Court of Protection Solicitor - Flexible / Remote Caseload

clients through a litigation friend, often the Official Solicitor, to challenge their deprivation of liberty and ensure that they are cared for in the least restrictive conditions conducive to their safety.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join our growing team, with a focus on health and welfare matters.You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, representing vulnerable clients and their families in complex and sensitive matters.Typical responsibilities will include:Managing Court of Protection (welfare) cases from instruction to conclusionAdvising clients, litigation friends, and family membersPreparing applications, statements, and court documentationRepresenting clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where appropriateWorking with local authorities, medical professionals, and other agenciesEnsuring compliance with Legal Aid requirements and funding processesAbout YouWe are looking for a solicitor who:Is qualified in England & WalesHas

experience in Court of Protection welfare workHas strong knowledge of legal aid processes and complianceIs confident managing their own caseloadDemonstrates a strong commitment to access to justice and client careDesirable (but not essential):Experience in public law or community care lawAdvocacy experienceExperience working with vulnerable clientsWhat We OfferFlexible working - fully remote, hybrid, or office-basedA genuinely supportive and collaborative team environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageThe opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact casesEmployee Ownership Trust benefits after 12 monthsA firm culture where your contribution directly shapes the futureWhy Join Bison Solicitors?Unlike traditional firms, Bison Solicitors is owned by its people. This means:Your work directly contributes to the firm's successYou share in that success over timeYou are part of a business that values fairness, transparency, and long-term growthWe combine high-quality legal

Bison Solicitors is a modern, forward-thinking law firm specialising in social welfare law. We are proud to be fully owned by our employees through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)-making us one of the only legal aid practices in the UK with this structure.Our model ensures that every team member has a genuine stake in the success of the firm. After 12 months' service, employees automatically become beneficiaries of the EOT, sharing in the long-term growth and success of the business.We are committed to delivering access to justice for vulnerable individuals and maintaining a supportive, collaborative working environment.Our dynamic, rapidly expanding Human Rights and Court of Protection department principally represents clients throughout Hampshire, Surrey, London, Manchester and Midlands who are deprived of their liberty in care homes or hospitals, lack mental capacity to make decisions about their residence and care, and object to their deprivation of liberty. We represent these