Court of Protection Lawyers (Grades A, B & C)

Actis Recruitment; Nottingham, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking Court of Protection Lawyers in Nottingham to assist clients who have lost capacity due to various conditions. The role involves managing financial affairs, applications to the court, and working closely with families. Experience in this area of law is essential, and the position offers competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in Court of Protection Law.
• Ability to assist individuals with capacity issues.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applications to the Court of Protection.
• Manage day-to-day finances and care of clients.
• Complete annual reports and tax returns.

Job description

Court of Protection Lawyers (Grades A, B & C)

Salary: £30,000 - £60,000
Ref: 57571/2
Location: All North West, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester
Areas of Law: Welfare/Human Rights, Private Client/Wills and Probate
Job Type: Permanent
Level: Paralegal, Legal Executive, 4-6 years qualified, 2-4 years qualified, 0-2 years qualified
Sector: Private practice

0345 300 3577

Highly regarded Team has openings for both Grade A/B professionals and Grade C level fee earners.

Excellent opportunities with a professionally managed and well-resourced practice. This firm enjoys an enviable reputation in the niche area of Court of Protection having acted on Deputy/COP, Local Authority and family/carer instructions for many years.

In this role, you will be involved in an interesting range of files assisting with the affairs of those who have lost capacity due to brain injuries, mental health, dementia and other degenerative illnesses.

Typical Instructions

• Applications to the Court of Protection to become a deputy
• Employment and management of carers
• Investment and fund management
• Management of day to day finances including payments, insurance policies and care costs
• Completion of an annual reports, accounts and tax returns
• Purchase and adaptation of a home for the incapacitated person
• Making of specialist will (statutory will) for an incapacitated person

The offices are easily commutable from Cheshire, Greater Manchester, South Lancashire & West Yorkshire locations.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Qualifications and Notes

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.