Court of Protection Solicitor

• Court of Protection Solicitor role with an established, specialist team
• High-quality caseload with support from recognised leaders in the field
• Hybrid working, strong wellbeing culture and genuine long-term progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded team based in Shrewsbury, working on meaningful, sensitive matters for vulnerable clients.

You’ll be stepping into a role where the work is already there. You’ll take over an existing caseload, with hands-on support available as you settle in, while also being encouraged to get involved in raising the profile of the Court of Protection offering through relevant business development and community engagement.

The environment is collaborative, supportive and people-first. Partners work closely with the team day-to-day, and retention in this practice area is exceptionally strong, people tend to join and stay.

Who we’re looking for

• Court of Protection Solicitor from NQ up to around 5 PQE
• Previous experience in Court of Protection, or transferable experience from private client, personal injury or clinical negligence with a vulnerable client focus
• Experience handling sensitive matters involving vulnerable individuals
• Background exposure to work connected to social services, health or local authority settings (Desired)
• Strong emotional intelligence and discretion
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek support
• Genuine passion for Court of Protection work

What you’ll be doing

• Taking over and managing an existing Court of Protection caseload
• Handling a broad range of matters including property & affairs and related applications
• Working closely with senior lawyers for guidance and collaboration
• Delivering high-quality, empathetic client care to vulnerable clients and their families
• Supporting profile-raising and appropriate BD activity within the Court of Protection space
• Working as part of a close-knit, specialist team based in one central office

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid working — typically 3 days office / 2 days home once settled
• Flexi-time policy with ability to bank hours
• 23 days holiday rising to 25, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan with mental wellbeing support
• Wellbeing days, wellbeing coaches and occupational therapist sessions
• Technology salary-sacrifice schemes
• Excellent long-term job security, people stay for years, often decades

Contact Rachael Conley

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Rachael specialises in Court of Protection and Private Client roles across the West Midlands and Wales and can give you a clear, honest view on how this opportunity compares, particularly if you’re looking for meaningful work, real support and a role you can settle into long-term.