Court Of Protection Solicitor; North East

Solicitor - Court of Protection (Health & Welfare)

📍 Newctastle | 🏆 Legal 500 Firm | ⏳ Up to 3 years' PQE | 💼 DOE

An award-winning Legal 500 law firm in the North East is looking to recruit a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer (up to around 3 years' PQE) to join its growing Court of Protection - Health & Welfare team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in a highly specialist, people‑focused area of law. While prior Health & Welfare experience is welcomed, the firm is very open to retrains from related areas such as Court of Protection (Property & Affairs), family law, mental health or safeguarding, with full training and supervision provided.

• Advising and supporting vulnerable clients who lack capacity in relation to care, treatment and living arrangements
• Managing Court of Protection applications, including complex or contested matters
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, families and professionals
• Working closely with health, social care and rehabilitation teams
• Handling a varied caseload across Legal Aid and private client work

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX, up to 3 years' PQE
• Experience in a people‑centred area of law and confidence dealing with sensitive matters
• Strong communication, organisation and client‑care skills
• Interest in developing specialist expertise in Court of Protection
• Law Society Mental Health Accreditation advantageous but not essential (support available)

• Join a supportive, collaborative Legal 500 team
• Genuine commitment to training, development and internal progression
• Flexible working culture (full‑time, 35 hours)
• Competitive salary DOE
• Meaningful, rewarding work that makes a real difference to clients' lives

This role would suit a solicitor seeking quality work, long‑term progression and a firm with strong values and culture.

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