Court of Protection Manager

Morecrofts LLP; Sefton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and agile working

Training and career progression opportunities

Charity hours

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

Morecrofts LLP is looking for an experienced Court of Protection Manager in Sefton. This senior role involves managing a diverse caseload and supervising a dedicated team. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and agencies to deliver top-notch services.

The firm values employee development and offers hybrid working, along with various opportunities for career progression and professional networking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Court of Protection matters.
• Experience advising high net worth clients on estate and tax planning.
• Proficiency with Case Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse Court of Protection and Private Client caseload.
• Supervise a team working on Court of Protection matters.
• Advise clients and families on legal matters.

Skills

Court of Protection handling

Probate, Wills, Trusts knowledge

Strong organisational skills

Team supervising skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (3+ PQE)

Tools

Case Management Systems

Excel

Laserforms

Job description

Morecrofts Solicitors are looking to appoint an experienced Court of Protection Manager (Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive (3+ PQE) to join our growing Private Client team. This is a senior, varied role within a busy and supportive department, offering real scope to develop and lead Court of Protection work while continuing to build strong client relationships.

The Role

This position will involve day-to-day management of a diverse Court of Protection and Private Client caseload, alongside supervising and supporting a dedicated team. You will work closely with clients, external agencies, and internal colleagues to deliver a high-quality service. Hybrid working available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a Court of Protection and Private Client caseload
• Supervising a team handling Court of Protection matters
• Advising and updating clients, families, and professional deputies
• Liaising with Courts, the Probate Registry, HM Land Registry, HMRC, experts, and external agencies
• Dealing with estate administration and Court of Protection paperwork
• Handling client enquiries both in person and remotely
• Supporting the development of new work and maintaining existing business relationships
• Working with the marketing team to produce blogs and content for Private Client services

About You

You will be a confident and proactive practitioner with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.

• 3+ years’ experience dealing with Court of Protection matters
• Experience advising HNW clients on Probate, Wills, Trusts, Estate and Tax Planning, and services for the elderly
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience of property work
• Driving licence and access to a car

Why Join Morecrofts?

Morecrofts is an established and respected law firm with over 200 years of history and six offices across the Liverpool City Region. We pride ourselves on retaining and developing our people through an employee-first approach.

We offer:

• Hybrid and agile working
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Charity hours
• Professional networking opportunities