Court of Protection Associate/Senior Associate

Associate/ Senior Associate – Court of Protection

Hybrid | Court of Protection Team | Higgs LLP

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Are you a Court of Protection lawyer looking to take the next step in your career into a role that you can make a real difference?

At Higgs, we are growing our Court of Protection team and are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate depending on your level of experience, to work on interesting, meaningful work supporting vulnerable clients and their families. Whether you are a newly qualified solicitor with a passion for Court of Protection or an experienced Private client lawyer that now wants to focus on this area of work, we are keen to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied caseload including:

• Property & financial affairs and (where relevant) health & welfare matters
• Deputyship applications, contested matters, and statutory wills
• Ongoing administration of deputyships and reporting
• You will work closely with deputies, attorneys, trustees, and families, providing clear, compassionate advice.
• Build strong relationships with clients and professionals
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Contribute to business development and team growth
• Deliver excellent client care and uphold compliance standards

What We are Looking For

• Court of Protection experience
• Commercial awareness and proactive mindset
• A collaborative approach with excellent client relationship skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality, empathetic legal services

Why Higgs? xwzovoh

We believe great work starts with great people. Our culture is built on our CLEAR values:

Care | Legacy | Excellence | Authenticity | Relationships

We offer:

• Hybrid working and flexible “Best FIT” approach
• A supportive, open, and friendly culture
• Real opportunities to grow and shape your career

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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