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Birmingham (Hybrid: 1-2 days/week in office) - £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits NQ - 4 years PQE (Guideline only — higher experience levels welcomed) Following a record-breaking financial year, a leading firm in Birmingham is expanding its Court of Protection practice and looking for an Associate for their Health & Welfare team. If you are looking for a firm that actively invests in technology, offers a true work-life balance, and removes the administrative burden from your day-to-day, this is the opportunity for you. Why Join This Team? • Zero Admin: You are fully backed by dedicated paralegals and administrative teams, allowing you to focus entirely on fee-earning, client care, and high-value legal work. • Dedicated PSL Support: Complex legal research is handled by an in-house Professional Support Lawyer. • Tech-Driven: Modern, automated financial and payment systems streamline your workflow. • Flexible Chargeable Hours: Your targets are tailored to your strengths. If you focus heavily on business development or internal training, your chargeable hour targets are adjusted accordingly (100% of the team hit their targets last year) . • Guaranteed Work Stream: A steady pipeline of high-value work means no pressure to bring a client followings, though any business development interest is fully supported. Key Responsibilities • Managing Court of Protection (welfare) cases from instruction to conclusion • Deliver empathetic, high-quality legal advice to clients, deputies, and family members. • Engage in business development and networking activities tailored to your personal strengths. Key Benefits • Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience). • Agile Working: 1 to 2 days per week in the Birmingham office; full flexibility on remote work. • Clear Progression: Structured career pathway mapped out from Day 1. • Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays, plus additional Dependants Leave and 2 Volunteering Days. • Healthcare & Protection: Private Medical Insurance and Critical Illness Cover. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for candidates ranging from NQ to 4 years PQE with prior Court of Protection experience in either Property & Affairs or Health & Welfare. However, due to the sheer volume of incoming work, PQE is just a guideline—candidates at higher levels are encouraged to apply. How to Apply For a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch. • Phone: 07451 274 437 • Email: [email protected]