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Court Of Protection Solicitor

United Kingdom, Brighton Employment contract 50000.00 - 62000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 24, 2025

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This is a Court of Protection role within the firm's public law team where you will handle cases involving vulnerable clients. The firm offers a supportive work environment, career planning, and a range of benefits including competitive salary, holidays, pension schemes, healthcare, and hybrid working.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage own caseload of Welfare Court of Protection cases
  • assist partners and senior team members on high-value cases

Requirements

  • NQ to 4 years PQE
  • experience in a court of protection team
  • highly enthusiastic about working alongside key partners and senior associates
  • working with vulnerable clients
  • resilient and calm
  • prioritizing clients' needs

What we offer

  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • option to buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday
  • generous and flexible pension schemes
  • healthcare membership
  • hybrid working
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