Court of Protection Associate – Hampshire

Legal & Paralegal
October 30, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Location: Hampshire
PQE: 2–6 years
Practice: Court of Protection & Private Client
Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

Benedict Holding is partnering with a well-regarded, full-service UK law firm to appoint a Court of Protection Associate to its expanding team in Hampshire. The team looks after the financial affairs of people who lack capacity, many of them following serious injury, and is known for a warm, client-first approach. This is a chance to take on a caseload of your own while working alongside experienced senior lawyers.

What You Will Do

  • Manage a portfolio of deputyship and personal injury trust clients, acting as their main day-to-day contact
  • Prepare Court of Protection applications, supporting evidence and witness statements
  • Help prepare annual deputy reports and keep every file in line with Office of the Public Guardian standards
  • Work closely with case managers, families, carers and other professionals
  • Support and train junior colleagues and paralegals, and contribute to the way the team works

What You Will Bring

  • A qualified solicitor with roughly 2–6 years’ PQE, including Court of Protection experience
  • Sound knowledge of deputyship practice and OPG requirements
  • Progress towards STEP qualifications is an advantage
  • Confidence running your own files with the right level of supervision
  • Clear, empathetic communication and strong organisation
  • Interest in business development and raising your profile

Why Apply?

Meaningful, rewarding work for vulnerable clients, a supportive and collaborative team, and real scope to develop your career at a respected firm.

To find out more in confidence, apply below or contact the Benedict Holding team.