Solicitor – Public Law & Human Rights – Bristol

Overview

In this role, you will handle a dedicated caseload in Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters, advising vulnerable individuals and families. You will work with a national Public Law & Human Rights team, receiving strong supervision and opportunities to develop advocacy skills. The work focuses on safeguarding rights, capacity issues, and best interests decisions in high-impact cases. You will contribute to compassionate client care while managing sensitive, complex matters and collaborating across specialists. This is a chance to support meaningful outcomes in a leading firm with a supportive environment and hybrid working.

Pay / Benefits

• 25-28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• annual pay and bonus review
• Westfield Health and Digital GP access
• competitive pension arrangements
• two paid volunteering days per year
• colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Handle capacity disputes, best interests applications, and safeguarding matters
• Support vulnerable adults with complex needs and their families
• Advise and collaborate with senior specialists across the national team
• Develop advocacy skills through high-quality, sensitive cases

Key requirements

• NQ-4 years’ PQE
• Experience in Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and deprivation of liberty issues
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and support networks
• Empathy and professionalism in handling sensitive cases
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• empathy
• professionalism
• communication
• Court of Protection Health & Welfare
• Mental Capacity Act
• deprivation of liberty issues

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