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