Court of Protection Lawyer

In Cork; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Bracknell is looking for an experienced individual to join their Court of Protection team. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing 1 day in the office and 4 days from home. Responsibilities include producing high-quality reports and managing your own workload. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in Court of Protection work and excellent legal drafting skills. The firm provides a clear progression route to Associate level and various benefits including private health cover and gym membership.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Private health cover after 3-month probation

Subsidised gym membership

Life insurance (3 x salary)

Annual bonus when firm hits target

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection work is required.
• Strong legal drafting skills are necessary.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality reports for Court of Protection matters.
• Manage your own drafting workload independently.
• Work closely with senior Experts within the team.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Legal drafting skills

Detail-focused and organized

Job description

Overview

Apply now Specialise within a leading Court of Protection team Progression routes available Highly flexible hybrid model: 1 day in office, 4 days from home

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in Court of Protection work
• Strong legal drafting skills
• Suitable for: Experienced CoP paralegals
• Fee earners wanting to focus on pure drafting
• Solicitors seeking more flexibility (e.g., returning after a break)
• Detail-focused, organised and able to work independently
• Interested in long-term development within a specialist CoP team

What you’ll be doing

Produce high-quality reports for Court of Protection matters Manage your own drafting workload independently Apply CoP knowledge to ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance Work closely with senior Experts within the team Potential to broaden into wider Court of Protection matters in future Primarily home working, with one office day per week

Salary & Benefits

Clear progression to Associate and further Support available for qualification route if desired Hybrid working: 1 day in office, 4 days WFH 25 days’ holiday Additional days’ leave at Christmas Private health cover after 3-month probation Subsidised gym membership Life insurance (3 x salary) Attendance bonus scheme Annual bonus when firm hits target Full IT and home-office setup provided

Contact

Contact Kelly Reid

Kelly has long-standing relationships across the North West private client and Court of Protection market. She’ll give you honest, clear guidance about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.