Court of Protection Solicitor / Legal Executive

Location: Fareham
Experience: 1-5 PQE
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Full Remuneration Package: £45,000-£60,000 DOE

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience or a strong interest in Court of Protection work to join a supportive and collaborative team that provides specialist advice to vulnerable individuals, their families and appointed deputies.

The Role

You will assist with a broad range of Court of Protection matters, including:

• Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
• Financial deputyship matters and ongoing administration
• Assisting with annual deputyship reports and compliance requirements
• Statutory Will applications
• Matters involving care fees and local authority funding
• Advising families and individuals where a loved one has lost capacity
• Supporting clients through complex and often sensitive circumstances with empathy and professionalism

The team acts on a wide variety of Court of Protection matters and provides long-term support to vulnerable clients and their families.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Ideally 1-5 years' PQE
• Experience within Court of Protection, Private Client or related areas would be advantageous
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
• Professional, empathetic and committed to delivering outstanding client service

What's On Offer

• Full remuneration package of £45,000-£60,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service (up to 30 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Bonus opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted health benefits
• Annual staff events and social functions
• Length of service awards and recognition
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Strong long-term career development opportunities