Court of Protection Solicitor - 3-5 Years PQE - Bristol

Court of Protection Solicitor - 3-5 Years PQE - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor (3-5 PQE) to join a specialist and supportive Court of Protection team based in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, handling complex and meaningful work on behalf of vulnerable clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside senior members of the department on substantial case files, including contentious deputyship matters
• Manage a varied caseload involving Property and Affairs Deputyships, Trust management, tax affairs, accounts and Court of Protection applications
• Support brain injured and vulnerable clients, ensuring their financial and lifestyle needs are met
• Draft Statutory Wills, Personal Injury Trusts, Welfare Deputyship applications and other associated documentation
• Maintain regular client contact, including attending client locations when required
• Delegate and supervise work undertaken by paralegals and trainees
• Apply professional standards (SRA and OPG Deputy Standards) and maintain strong organisational practices
• Achieve agreed billing targets and comply with departmental procedures
• Keep up to date with legal developments and meet CPD requirements

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx Legal Executive with 3-5 years' PQE in Court of Protection work
• Strong technical knowledge of Court of Protection law and practice
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Highly organised, proactive and able to take responsibility for your own matters
• Excellent problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Competent in the use of case management systems and IT software
• Able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Adaptable and responsive to the needs of the department

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative specialist team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements, with an initial expectation of 3 days per week in the office, moving to 2
• Exposure to high quality, meaningful Court of Protection work
• Clear opportunities for professional development

If you are a Court of Protection Solicitor with a passion for supporting vulnerable clients, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or to find out more information, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Telephone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*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.*