Court of Protection Solicitor

Court of Protection Lawyer | Legal 200 firm | Flexible working

This solid regional team, ranked highly in the legal 500 tiers for their COP work, are looking to add to their growing team.

There is now an opportunity for a Court of Protection Specialist to join their already established team based in the West Midlands.

The Firm

This firm has been long established and boasts an excellent reputation for the quality of their work.

The firm has built a reputation of attracting specialist lawyers, from bigger firms, looking for better work-life balance while not compromising on the quality of the work they are handling.

The firm has grown substantially in recent years due to increased workflow, much of which is solely down to their excellent client referral network. You will find here a clear career road map where progress is achievable, and there are no glass ceilings.

They have an affluent customer base and believe in their fee earners dealing with manageable caseloads but charging well. Staff are treated well with many benefits and events throughout the year designed to cement the bond between the team. They have an exceptional staff retention rate.

The firm has generated an environment of sharing and collaboration, and a real sense of loyalty to each other and the firm. There is a desire for everyone to learn and develop, evidenced by their impressive retention levels.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Specialist to join a growing team based on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre

In this role, you will be enjoy unrivalled access to the head of department dealing with a mixed caseload of high value COP matters, in addition to taking deputyship of your own matters.

You will be responsible for a manageable caseload of property and financial affairs deputyship matters, on behalf of the Deputy, ensuring that all work is done in accordance with the OPG Deputyship Standards and SRA Rules

This firm has a strong, high quality stream of work as a result of the individuals within the team, coupled with the firms overall reputation in Private Client / COP. Many members of the team have been with the firm for over 10+ years which is testament to their culture and quality level of work on offer.

They also have a strong track record of recruiting from leading city firms due to the work-life balance they can offer.

The Candidate

• You will have 3+ years experience in the COP space
• You will be a motivated, driven individual with an eye for detail and career progression.
• You will be well experienced across COP matters

What's on offer?

• Legal 200 firm, ranked in the tiers.
• Chance to work closely with the head of department
• An excellent benefits package with an above market rate salary
• Hybrid working / remote work
• Access to a high-quality level of work