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