Solicitor

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:

• Managing a Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) caseload
• Applications under Sections 16 and 21A of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Acting in Legal Aid funded matters, including use of CCMS
• Liaising with the Official Solicitor and other professionals
• Drafting applications, witness statements, and court documentation
• Representing clients and providing clear legal advice
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to the continued growth of the department
•  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?

• Award-winning and rapidly growing specialist law firm
• Meaningful, high-quality Court of Protection work
• Supportive and ambitious team culture
• Opportunities for progression and supervision
• Hybrid working
• Full-time, permanent roles
• Competitive salary above market rate
• 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.