Court of Protection Solicitor

Why join Nelsons?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you would expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

The Role

We are one of the leading Private Client teams in the East Midlands and are continuing to grow. As part of this expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our Nottingham office and strengthen our Court of Protection department.

We are keen to hear from either a newly qualified Solicitor with experience in Court of Protection matters, or a Solicitor with up to 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE). This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise within a highly regarded and supportive team, working on a varied and rewarding caseload.

The team deals with the range of Court of Protection matters such as trust and charity administration, deputyships, and tax issues.

The role will involve supporting the Partners while also managing your own caseload. You will handle a varied portfolio of deputyship matters on behalf of clients who have sustained serious injuries, offering both responsibility and breadth of experience.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of managing a caseload, delivering high-quality client care, and building strong client relationships. A proactive attitude is essential, along with a genuine enthusiasm for business development and networking.

Ideal candidates will be technically strong with an eye for detail, be a good communicator and possess excellent client care skills. You will be naturally self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards challenges and change as well as embracing the culture of working in an open plan environment.

This is an excellent role for an individual who is looking to expand on their Private Client knowledge and gain experience. In return for your hard work and commitment, there will be on-going personal and professional support and the opportunity for you to develop your career within this area of law within a progressive and forward-thinking law firm.

As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras:

To mention a few of the benefits on offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Healthcare cash plan
• Travel benefits
• Pension
• Well-being programme
• Discounts on selected legal service
• Hybrid Working

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

Details

Type

Permanent - Full Time

Office

Nelsons Nottingham Office

Location

Nottingham

Salary Description

Competitive plus excellent Benefits.

Job Function

Court of Protection