Court of Protection Solicitor - 0-3 Years PQE - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (hybrid working available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
A nationally recognised and award winning Court of Protection team is seeking a Solicitor (0-3 PQE) to join its specialist Property and Financial Affairs practice. The department is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, acting for hundreds of clients where the firm's Trust Corporation or a solicitor is appointed as Deputy or Trustee. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly respected, supportive and well structured environment.
The Role
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of Property and Financial Affairs Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust matters while developing your own caseload. Working alongside experienced Partners, Deputies, solicitors, case managers and healthcare professionals, you will support vulnerable clients and their families with the management of their financial affairs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the management of Property and Financial Affairs Deputyship matters
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Preparing Court of Protection applications and annual Deputy Reports
- Supporting day to day financial management including budgeting, payments and property transactions
- Assisting with the administration of Personal Injury Trusts
- Liaising with clients, families, case managers, healthcare professionals and financial advisers
- Working closely with paralegals and internal/external litigators
- Attending client meetings and visits where appropriate
- Developing knowledge of statutory wills, care funding and benefits
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Solicitor with:
- Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales (0-3 years' PQE)
- Genuine interest in Court of Protection Property and Financial Affairs work
- Excellent communication and client care skills, with the ability to support vulnerable clients
- Strong organisational, drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively
- Proactive, flexible and team focused approach
- Experience using case management systems and recording time
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Two CSR days
- Birthday day off
- Death in service (2× annual salary)
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local business discounts
- Professional fees paid (role dependent)
- Employee recruitment incentive scheme
- Strong commitment to wellbeing, community engagement and professional development
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
All applications will be treated in confidence.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
