Job Description

Court of Protection Solicitor/Legal Executive – Plymouth, Devon | Hybrid Working

Private Client Law | Mental Capacity Act

Court of Protection Lawyer – Plymouth

A leading and well-established Devon law firm is strengthening its Court of Protection/Private Client team and is now recruiting a Solicitor or Legal Executive for its Plymouth office, with flexible hybrid working.

This opportunity suits both experienced Court of Protection lawyers and Solicitors or Legal Executives from related disciplines (private client, family, litigation) who are keen to re-train into Court of Protection law with structured support.

The Role – Court of Protection & Mental Capacity

You will work as part of a large, specialist Court of Protection team, managing a broad and varied caseload, including:

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• Advising under the Mental Capacity Act
• Acting for adults, children, elderly clients, trustees and beneficiaries
• Managing complex matters arising from illness, injury, or age
• Visiting clients in their homes or care settings where required
• Liaising with family members, care providers, case managers and professionals
• Supporting clients’ day-to-day and long-term financial arrangements alongside financial advisers

The work is meaningful, people-focused and intellectually challenging.

Candidate Requirements

This role is open to a wide range of backgrounds, including:

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• Solicitors or Legal Executives (including Newly Qualified)
• Experience in Court of Protection is welcome but not essential
• Lawyers from private client, family law, or litigation with a genuine interest in Court of Protection
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (or willingness to develop this quickly)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-centred mindset

Salary & Benefits

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• Excellent starting salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working with a sensible balance between home and office
• 25 days’ annual leave plus birthday leave and Christmas closure
• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Wellbeing cash plan (dental, optical, therapies, wellbeing support)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Associate level and above)
• Clear career progression pathway with ongoing training
• Paper-light working environment with strong internal support
• A genuine, firm-wide commitment to employee wellbeing

Apply Today

To apply for this Court of Protection Solicitor/Legal Executive role in Plymouth, click Apply Now and upload your CV.

For a confidential discussion about this role or other legal opportunities across the South West, contact Paul Norman directly

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