Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) – Court of Protection | Part-Time
West Kent – around 45 minutes by train from London Bridge
21 hours per week | Hybrid working
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
We are partnered with a highly regarded UK law firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Professional Support Lawyer to join its established Court of Protection team. This is an award winning team, nationally recognised as one of the largest and most experienced in the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist Court of Protection lawyer looking for a part-time role with the flexibility of hybrid working.
The role will involve:
• Maintaining and developing precedents, templates and best-practice resources
• Keeping the team up to date with relevant case law, legislation and legal developments
• Providing technical guidance on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and related Court of Protection matters
• Developing policies, procedures and the team’s CoP handbook
• Supporting training and professional development across the team
• Leading and supporting specific legal and operational projects
• Assisting with risk, compliance, audits and knowledge management
• Supporting webinars, seminars, marketing and Legal 500/Chambers submissions
About you:
• 5+PQE with proven experience specialising in Court of Protection work
• Strong legal knowledge and the ability to provide clear, practical guidance
• Experience in professional support, knowledge management or legal projects would be advantageous
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, approachable style
If you’re an experienced Court of Protection lawyer looking for a flexible 21-hour-a-week PSL opportunity, please apply now!
