Court of Protection Solicitor

A leading law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their highly regarded team in Birmingham. This role offers you the chance to work on complex and meaningful cases, supporting vulnerable adults and their families through health and welfare disputes in the Court of Protection. You will be part of a nationally recognised department, consistently praised for its expertise and commitment to compassionate client care. The organisation values your individuality and provides a supportive environment where you can flourish, offering flexible working arrangements, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable people and want to make a real impact within an inclusive workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll do:

• Manage a dedicated caseload of Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters, including Section 21A challenges to deprivation of liberty orders.
• Handle best interests applications relating to residence, care arrangements, contact with family members, and medical treatment decisions for vulnerable clients.
• Advise on capacity disputes under the Mental Capacity Act and provide guidance on safeguarding issues affecting individuals with complex needs.
• Support vulnerable adults by liaising with their families, carers, and support networks to ensure their rights are protected throughout legal proceedings.
• Prepare detailed legal documents and submissions for hearings before the Court of Protection, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity in all communications.
• Develop advocacy skills or utilise existing experience to represent clients effectively at hearings and case conferences.
• Build strong relationships with clients, experts, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders involved in each case.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law affecting health & welfare matters within the Court of Protection jurisdiction.
• Contribute to departmental knowledge sharing by participating in training sessions and mentoring junior colleagues as required.
• Promote compassionate client care by managing sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism, and respect for individual circumstances.

What you bring:

• Qualified Court of Protection Solicitor with between NQ (newly qualified) and 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with exposure to Court of Protection Health & Welfare matters.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), enabling you to advise confidently on complex legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.
• Experience working directly with individuals who have complex needs or disabilities, showing empathy when managing sensitive cases involving health or welfare disputes.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail across all legal documentation and communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to build trusting relationships with clients, families, experts, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy skills through participation in hearings before the Court of Protection or related forums.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client care by demonstrating compassion, patience, professionalism, and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational abilities that enable you to prioritise tasks efficiently within a busy department handling urgent matters.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation (including recent developments) affecting health & welfare law within the Court of Protection context.
• Passion for protecting the rights of vulnerable people combined with an inclusive approach that values diversity within both client groups and workplace teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's most respected law firms due to its unwavering commitment to social responsibility, community investment activity, diversity initiatives, environmental sustainability efforts, and pro bono work.

Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored around personal needs—ensuring work-life balance is genuinely achievable—and generous pension contributions that help secure financial futures. Wellbeing is prioritised through access to health services, paid volunteering days supporting causes important to staff members themselves rather than just corporate priorities; annual pay reviews reward dedication while bonus schemes recognise exceptional performance across all levels.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact supporting vulnerable people through complex legal challenges while developing your expertise within an inclusive team environment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or contact laura.gripton@robertwalters.com for further details.