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NQ Court of Protection Solicitor

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  • £40000 - £42000 per annum
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a highly regarded and specialist team supporting clients and their families across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.

This is a great opportunity for an NQ to 2PQE Solicitor with previous Court of Protection experience, looking to develop their career within a close-knit and supportive specialist team. The role would suit either a newly qualified Solicitor taking their first step post-qualification or a junior Associate seeking a move into a dedicated Court of Protection practice.

The Opportunity:

You'll work as part of a specialist Court of Protection team providing professional deputyship services for clients who lack the mental capacity to manage their own damages and compensation awards.

Your workload is likely to include:

  • Providing professional deputyship services for clients lacking capacity

  • Supporting clients and their families in managing damages and compensation awards

  • Advising on Court of Protection matters and applying relevant legal and ethical principles

  • Working closely with clients, families, experts and other professional advisers

  • Managing sensitive situations and difficult conversations with care and professionalism

  • Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical advice

  • Managing a varied caseload and working effectively to deadlines

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams

About You:

  • NQ to 2PQE Solicitor

  • Previous Court of Protection experience is essential

  • Strong understanding of relevant legal and ethical principles

  • Sensitive and confident approach when dealing with clients, families and experts

  • Excellent communication and client care skills

  • Strong legal research and analytical skills

  • Highly organised with excellent time management skills

  • Comfortable managing a complex workload and working to tight deadlines

  • A collaborative team player who enjoys working in a supportive environment

  • Committed to equality, access to justice and delivering high-quality legal advice

If you're an NQ to 2PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for specialist work, strong team support and the opportunity to develop your career within a dedicated Court of Protection practice, this could be an excellent next step.

The role offers hybrid working alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch today.

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