Court Of Protection Manager

Puro Associates; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Puro Associates in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Manager to lead the Private Client Team. This senior role combines fee-earning, client management and supervising a small team to enhance the Court of Protection offering.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE in Court of Protection, with a Private Client background (Wills, Probate, Trusts) and proven supervisory experience. Excellent client care and a proactive, commercially aware approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE in Court of Protection or equivalent experience.
• Private Client work including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience using legal case management systems and Laserforms.
• Good working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied Court of Protection and Private Client caseload.
• Supervising and supporting a small team handling Court of Protection matters.
• Advising clients, families and professional deputies.
• Preparing and dealing with Court of Protection documentation.
• Managing estate administration matters where required.
• Liaising with the Court, Land Registry, HMRC, experts and other external bodies.
• Handling client enquiries and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting the development of new business and existing client relationships.
• Contributing to Private Client marketing and business development activity.
• Helping improve processes and develop the wider Court of Protection service.

Skills

PQE 3+ years

Court of Protection experience

Private Client background

Supervising/mentoring

Organisational/time-management

Legal case management systems

Laserforms

Excel

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Laserforms

Legal case management systems

Job description

Court of Protection Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid

The Opportunity

A well-established legal practice is looking to appoint an experienced Court of Protection Manager to join its growing Private Client team.
This is a senior and varied opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ years’ PQE and strong Court of Protection experience. The role combines fee-earning, client management and team supervision, with genuine scope to develop the Court of Protection offering further.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied Court of Protection and Private Client caseload
• Supervising and supporting a small team handling Court of Protection matters
• Advising clients, families and professional deputies
• Preparing and dealing with Court of Protection documentation
• Managing estate administration matters where required
• Liaising with the Court, Land Registry, HMRC, experts and other external bodies
• Handling client enquiries and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting the development of new business and existing client relationships
• Contributing to Private Client marketing and business development activity
• Helping improve processes and develop the wider Court of Protection service

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ PQE or equivalent experience
• Strong experience dealing with Court of Protection matters
• A background in Private Client work, including Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning
• Experience working with HNW clients would be advantageous
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Experience using legal case management systems and Laserforms
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication and client-care skills
• A proactive and commercially aware approach

Property experience would be advantageous, as would having a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Senior role within an established Private Client team
• Genuine opportunity to develop and lead Court of Protection work
• Supportive working environment
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Strong employee benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Court of Protection practitioner looking to take the next step in their career while retaining a strong fee-earning and client-facing element.