Court of Protection Fee Earners & Supervising Solicitors
Health & Welfare | Multiple Opportunities Nationwide
Join an award-winning, fast-growing specialist law firm where your work genuinely changes lives.
HAB Law is expanding its highly regarded Court of Protection Health & Welfare team due to continued growth and increasing demand across the country. We are now seeking a number of talented and committed Court of Protection Fee Earners to join our specialist team.
We also have a strong requirement for Supervising Solicitors, especially those with experience supervising both qualified and non-qualified staff, to support the continued growth and development of our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake meaningful, complex and rewarding legal work within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that values expertise, compassion and career development.
The role:
You will join a highly regarded Court of Protection team and manage your own varied caseload of Health & Welfare matters, including complex cases involving vulnerable individuals.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing a Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) caseload
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Applications under Sections 16 and 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
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Acting in Legal Aid funded matters, including use of CCMS
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Liaising with the Official Solicitor and other professionals
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Drafting applications, witness statements, and court documentation
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Representing clients and providing clear legal advice
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Supporting and mentoring junior team members
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Contributing to the continued growth of the department
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Mental Health Panel Members, or are actively working towards accreditation would be advantageous
We are also seeking candidates based in, or able to cover, the North East/Newcastle, North West, South West, or London regions
Why join HAB Law?
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Award-winning and rapidly growing specialist law firm
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Meaningful, high-quality Court of Protection work
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Supportive and ambitious team culture
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Opportunities for progression and supervision
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Hybrid working
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Full-time, permanent roles
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Competitive salary above market rate
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Bonus scheme
If you are passionate about Health & Welfare work and want to be part of a growing specialist team making a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you
