Court of Protection / Private Client Solicitor

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Manchester; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Birthday day off

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE to join a growing Court of Protection and Private Client team in Manchester. You will handle Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters, deputyships and trusts, and work closely with vulnerable clients and families while developing your own caseload under senior guidance.

This role offers a supportive environment, exposure to high-value work, and opportunities for professional development within a specialist

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years of PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Experience dealing with Court of Protection Property and Affairs matters.
• Experience managing or assisting with Deputyship and/or trust matters.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Court of Protection procedures and requirements.

Aufgaben

• Assisting a Deputy with the management of a national caseload of high-value Property and Affairs deputyships and trust matters.
• Working with vulnerable children and adults, as well as their families and professional representatives.
• Managing a caseload of smaller Court of Protection matters and developing your own caseload over time.
• Dealing with clients and their families professionally and sensitively, including out-of-office client visits where required.
• Advising on and progressing Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters.
• Supporting the wider team with complex and high-value cases.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in Clinical Negligence and Private Client.
• Assisting with the development and growth of the Court of Protection team.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining high standards of client care, file management and compliance.

Kenntnisse

PQE 2-4 years

Court of Protection knowledge

Deputyship/Trust experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE to join a growing Court of Protection and Private Client team in Manchester.

The successful candidate will have experience dealing with Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters and will work on a varied caseload involving vulnerable adults and children, including high-value deputyship and trust matters.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and specialist team where you will have the opportunity to develop your own caseload while working closely with experienced solicitors and other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting a Deputy with the management of a national caseload of high-value Property and Affairs deputyships and trust matters.
• Working with vulnerable children and adults, as well as their families and professional representatives.
• Managing a caseload of smaller Court of Protection matters and developing your own caseload over time.
• Dealing with clients and their families professionally and sensitively, including out-of-office client visits where required.
• Advising on and progressing Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters.
• Supporting the wider team with complex and high-value cases.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues in Clinical Negligence and Private Client.
• Assisting with the development and growth of the Court of Protection team.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining high standards of client care, file management and compliance.

About You

• 2–4 years’ PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• Previous experience dealing with Court of Protection Property and Affairs matters.
• Experience managing or assisting with Deputyship and/or trust matters.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Court of Protection procedures and requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with vulnerable clients and their families.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Court of Protection / Private Client work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Additional leave for long service.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.