Court of Protection Lawyer

Clayton Legal; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Salford is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1-4 years of experience. In this role, you will manage a Property & Affairs caseload, collaborate on complex cases, and have access to structured mentoring. The firm offers a supportive environment, market-leading benefits, and clear advancement pathways.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Annual bonus for firm performance

Long service bonuses

Home office setup support

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience in Court of Protection/Property & Affairs law.
• Ability to manage own Property & Affairs caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with support from Case Workers and Paralegals.
• Collaborate on complex contested matters.
• Gain exposure to sensitive high-impact cases.

Skills

Professional Deputyship (including high-value cases)

Court of Protection applications

Contested matters and counsel instructions

Financial abuse investigations

Knowledge of care funding options

Familiarity with LPAs and lay deputyship

Job description

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Are you looking to grow your career in Court of Protection law within a truly supportive, forward-thinking environment?

If yes, then our client’s offering a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive with 1-4 years’ experience) to join a highly respected team specialising in high-value and complex Property & Affairs matters. Whether you’re currently in a specialist COP team or handling a mixed Private Client/COP caseload — or even working within a Local Authority — we’d love to hear from you.

In this position you’ll:

• Manage your own Property & Affairs caseload, with support from experienced Case Workers, Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals
• Work under the guidance of a specialist COP Director, with structured mentoring and development
• Collaborate on complex and contested matters involving jurisdictional issues and financial abuse investigations
• Gain daily exposure to sensitive, high-impact cases involving individuals with acquired brain injuries, dementia, and other capacity-limiting conditions

With this opportunity you will:

• Learn from leading specialists, including a nationally recognised OPG panel deputy
• Access clear routes for advancement and specialism
• Build expertise in high-value, sensitive and contested Court of Protection cases

This leading law firm offers:

• A minimum of 2 days a week in the office, with more if preferred
• Full support to get set up for successful home working (IT and furniture provided)
• Initial full-time office attendance for a smooth onboarding experience

They also offer market-leading benefits that include:

• days holiday + additional time off at Christmas
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Annual bonus for firm performance and personal time target achievement
• Attendance bonus
• Long service bonuses at 5, , and years
• Home office setup support (IT equipment & furniture)

We’re keen to speak with those who have 1–4 years’ experience in Court of Protection/Property & Affairs work, whether pre- or post-qualification. If you have experience with any of the following, you’ll fit right in:

• Professional Deputyship (including high-value cases)
• Court of Protection applications
• Contested matters and counsel instructions
• Financial abuse investigations
• Knowledge of care funding options and welfare issues
• Familiarity with LPAs, lay deputyship, and DoLS

Ready to step into a role where your development is as important as the work you do?

Apply today and join a firm where people stay, grow, and make a real difference.