Job Description

Solicitor (Court of Protection)

Location - Reading/Hybrid

Make a Difference, Build Your Career Join Our Court of Protection Team

Be part of a supportive, dynamic team at Fletchers, where your expertise helps clients manage life-changing compensation awards with great benefits, hybrid working, and clear career progression. Were seeking a dedicated Court of Protection Solicitor to take an active role in assisting and leading our Court of protection department, providing vital deputyship and trustee support to clients with personal injury or clinical negligence claims involving substantial compensation awards.


This is an exciting opportunity in a thriving, growing area of the business with real scope for career development. Youll be part of a lively, collaborative team that values both professional excellence and a warm, supportive working environment.

In return Fletchers offers:

35 hours working week Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met) 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option Life Assurance Policy Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses Company sick pay Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn) Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees A genuinely supportive and friendly culture Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

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You will be running your own caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, both pre and post settlement of the PI claim whilst supervising junior fee earners and providing technical support to the team. Attending clients at their home, or in hospital or in care/nursing homes, to discuss and agree budgets and identify other priorities. Liaising with financial advisors on investments. Preparing accurate accounts of Deputyship cases including forecasts of expenditure on Deputyship and Trustee cases, including creating budgets to ensure funding sustainability. Management of Deputyship applications and other associated applications to the Court of Protection. Delegate and supervise tasks to junior team members where appropriate. Carrying out staff supervision to include regular meetings and appraisals. Contribute to regular team meetings and training sessions. When necessary be expected to attend conferences with counsel, meetings with clients and court outside standard hours Take part in business development activities and contribute ideas and articles

Essential Skills and Experience:

A minimum of 4 years PQE Court of Protection property & affairs work as well as experience of setting up and running PI trusts. Experience of making applications for statutory wills, gifts etc. Strong empathetic interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with a range of people with disabilities, their families and care team, as well as other legal professionals. High degree of professionalism, a pride in your work, and a commitment to achieve our clients goals. Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead and manage a growing team in line with company budgets and departments KPIs. An enthusiasm for team building and raising the internal and external profile of the team. The ability to train and develop others. The ability to interact with colleagues and express opinions in a professional and courteous way. Excellent time management i.e., the ability to complete given tasks within an acceptable timescale and to work within any reasonably given deadlines. The ability to work in an organised way and in line with departmental procedures. The ability to apply initiative and forward thinking. Compliance with office manual procedures. Successful candidates will be resilient and have experience of managing challenging situations. A full clean driving licence is desirable

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, weve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.


We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.


We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.


Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.


At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether youre starting your career or aiming for leadership, youll find a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.


We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we dont just talk about development we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time.


We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.


Join us and be part of a law firm thats not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services.


Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. Were committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. Were proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.