[Hiring] Solicitor - Court of Protection @IM LLP

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Court of Protection team based in Cambridge. The Court of Protection team specialises in supporting individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their own financial affairs. As one of the UK's leading Court of Protection practices, we act for clients with significant personal injury and clinical negligence awards, helping to safeguard and manage their finances while ensuring their long-term needs are met.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a nationally recognised team. You'll support on a broad range of Court of Protection matters, gradually taking responsibility for your own caseload whilst working alongside experienced lawyers on complex and high-value cases.

• Assisting with the management of Court of Protection Property & Affairs matters.
• Supporting deputyship applications and the ongoing administration of deputyship cases.
• Working on matters involving trusts, statutory wills, LPAs and wider private client issues.
• Developing relationships with clients, families, case managers and other professionals.
• Assisting with business development initiatives and helping to raise the profile of the team.
• Delivering excellent client service to vulnerable clients and their support networks.

Qualifications

• Completed a training seat in Court of Protection, Private Client, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence or a related area, or be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• An interest in working with vulnerable clients and supporting them through often complex and sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of deputyships, LPAs, trusts or broader Court of Protection processes would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.
• A wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.