Court of Protection Lawyer

Job Title: Court of Protection Lawyer
Reporting to: Head of Department & Partners
Salary: Up to £60,000

Purpose:
Manage Mental Capacity welfare matters in the Court of Protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle Court of Protection welfare cases, with related Community Care and Judicial Review matters (where appropriate).
• Maintain high professional standards in line with SRA, Lexcel, and internal policies.
• Advise clients, manage caseloads, and ensure files and records are compliant.
• Supervise and support junior team members where required.
• Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work towards Law Society Court of Protection (Welfare) Accreditation.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication and client care skills, particularly with vulnerable individua...