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Court of Protection Lawyer
Location: Bristol
Salary up to £55k DOE
Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a renowned law firm to find a talented Court of Protection Lawyer. If you're looking for a rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals, this is your opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team.
This is your chance to use your expertise in Court of Protection matters and work on complex, high-value cases while enjoying flexibility and career development.
This is what you will be doing
As a Court of Protection Lawyer, you will play a vital role in delivering expert advice and representation, including:
- Managing Property and Affairs Deputyships, including working with brain-injured and vulnerable clients.
- Drafting Personal Injury Trusts, Statutory Wills, and Welfare Deputyship applications.
- Supporting clients with lifestyle management, making payments, and maintaining accurate records.
- Supervising and delegating tasks to paralegals and trainees to ensure seamless case handling.
- Providing litigation support for contentious Deputyship work.
The experience you will bring to the team
As a Court of Protection Lawyer, you will bring the following experience to the team:-
- Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx qualification, with 3-5 years PQE in Court of Protection or Clinical Negligence.
- Solid knowledge and experience in handling Court of Protection matters.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
- A proactive, client-focused approach with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in using Case Management and other legal IT systems.
This is what you will get in return
In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers:
- Flexible working hours, with hybrid options tailored to your needs and departmental requirements.
- Career development opportunities in a supportive and professional environment.
- A chance to work on impactful cases that genuinely change lives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and professional development support.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor looking to make your next career move, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive, rewarding, and client-focused environment. We encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on or alternatively send your CV
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
