Court of Protection Solicitor
Birmingham – £50,000 - £60,000
Birmingham (Hybrid: 1-2 days/week in office) - £50,000 - £60,000 + BenefitsNQ - 4 years PQE (Guideline only — higher experience levels welcomed)
Following a record-breaking financial year, a leading firm in Birmingham is expanding its Court of Protection practice and looking for an Associate for their Health & Welfare team.
If you are looking for a firm that actively invests in technology, offers a true work-life balance, and removes the administrative burden from your day-to-day, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Join This Team?
- Zero Admin: You are fully backed by dedicated paralegals and administrative teams, allowing you to focus entirely on fee-earning, client care, and high-value legal work.
- Dedicated PSL Support: Complex legal research is handled by an in-house Professional Support Lawyer.
- Tech-Driven: Modern, automated financial and payment systems streamline your workflow.
- Flexible Chargeable Hours: Your targets are tailored to your strengths. If you focus heavily on business development or internal training, your chargeable hour targets are adjusted accordingly (100% of the team hit their targets last year).
- Guaranteed Work Stream: A steady pipeline of high-value work means no pressure to bring a client followings, though any business development interest is fully supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing Court of Protection (welfare) cases from instruction to conclusion
- Deliver empathetic, high-quality legal advice to clients, deputies, and family members.
- Engage in business development and networking activities tailored to your personal strengths.
Key Benefits
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience).
- Agile Working: 1 to 2 days per week in the Birmingham office; full flexibility on remote work.
- Clear Progression: Structured career pathway mapped out from Day 1.
- Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays, plus additional Dependants Leave and 2 Volunteering Days.
- Healthcare & Protection: Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Cover.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates ranging from NQ to 4 years PQE with prior Court of Protection experience in either Property & Affairs or Health & Welfare. However, due to the sheer volume of incoming work, PQE is just a guideline—candidates at higher levels are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch.
- Phone: 07451 274 437
- Email: gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk
Gareth Hibbert is a Business Manager at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over two years. On a personal note, he is looking to move house to something a bit bigger with a garage so he can tinker. After a busy day, Gareth doesn't get much time to unwind with a 2-year-old, but his unwinding comes during the tram journey home. He loves spending quality time with his family, as nothing beats that. If he weren't in recruitment, Gareth would likely pursue a career in microbiology, particularly focusing on soil, though he’s glad he’s not, as he thinks he might not handle all the excitement!
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Court of Protection
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Birmingham
- Reference: 1356533
