Court of Protection Associate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

30 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Dental care

Family-friendly benefits

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to manage a high‑quality caseload of Property and Affairs matters within a renowned Private Client team. You will work closely with senior colleagues on complex applications and contribute to team development.

The position offers strong progression, supervised growth, and the opportunity to handle high‑value cases within a collaborative, client‑focussed practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in Court of Protection or Private Client.
• Experience handling Property and Affairs COP matters.
• Strong client care and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters.
• Handle high-value and complex COP applications.
• Support clients, families and professional deputies.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Work with senior colleagues on complex cases.

Skills

4+ PQE in COP/Private Client

Excellent communication

Client care

Commercial awareness

Deadline management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Court of Protection Associate Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its award-winning Private Client team.

As a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the growth of a well-established and highly regarded team.

This role offers excellent progression, strong supervision opportunities and access to complex, high-value work.

The Role

As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will:

• Managing a caseload of Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters


• Handling high-value and complex applications


• Supporting clients, families and professional deputies


• Supervising and mentoring junior team members


• Working closely with senior colleagues on complex cases
  
• Ensuring work is delivered efficiently and profitably


• Maintaining high levels of client care


• Supporting team growth and development

The Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• 4+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection or Private Client


• Experience handling Property and Affairs COP matters


• Strong client care and commercial awareness


• Confident managing deadlines and caseloads


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• High attention to detail


• Collaborative and professional approach

The Benefits

The firm offers an excellent package including:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience


• Individual and team bonus schemes


• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Private health and dental care


• Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits


• Strong career progression opportunities


• Supportive and well-structured team