Court of Protection Solicitor - Bristol or Gloucester

Court of Protection Solicitor - Bristol or Gloucester

The Role

A standout opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a respected, long established national law firm with a strong reputation in personal injury, clinical negligence and complex private client work.

Working within a specialist COP team, you'll manage a varied caseload involving vulnerable and brain injured clients. You'll support senior lawyers on complex matters while taking responsibility for your own files and helping to guide junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing Property & Affairs, Deputyships, Trusts and Statutory Wills
• Supporting clients with financial decisions, lifestyle needs and welfare issues
• Preparing COP applications, including PI Trusts and Welfare Deputyships
• Supervising and delegating to paralegals/trainees
• Ensuring compliance with SRA and OPG Deputy Standards

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx (3-5 PQE) with COP and/or Clinical Negligence experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Court of Protection law and vulnerable client work
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage a busy caseload
• Confident supervising junior team members
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client care
• Competent with case management systems and general IT

Why Join?

• Join a well established, nationally recognised firm with 30+ years of success
• High quality, meaningful work supporting vulnerable clients
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Supportive, friendly team with genuine progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern offices and strong professional development culture

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*