Court Of Protection Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Greater Manchester; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days leave

Bank holidays included

Buy extra leave

Contributory pension

Discretionary bonus

Paycare healthcare

Death in service

Descripción de la vacante

Clayton Legal in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Solicitor or FCILEx to join its expanding Court of Protection team. You will manage a varied caseload of complex matters and enjoy mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative environment.

This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive firm.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with at least 8 years' PQE.
• Extensive experience handling Court of Protection matters.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
• Experience with high-value or strategic cases.
• Previous supervisory experience or interest in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proactive approach to growing the department.

Responsabilidades

• Manage own caseload of Court of Protection matters, including complex and strategic cases.
• Collaborate with solicitors and paralegals to deliver high-quality service.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to business development.
• Help shape the future direction of the team.

Conocimientos

Solicitor/FCILEx

Court of Protection experience

8+ years PQE

Supervisory experience

Descripción del empleo

An established law firm in Greater Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor or FCILEx to join its expanding Court of Protection team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional who enjoys handling complex Court of Protection matters and is looking to join a collaborative team where they can make a genuine impact. Alongside managing a varied caseload, you'll have the chance to support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

The Opportunity

You'll take responsibility for your own caseload of Court of Protection matters, including complex and strategic cases, with the autonomy to manage litigated matters where appropriate. Working alongside experienced solicitors and paralegals, you'll play an important role in delivering an excellent service to clients while helping to shape the future direction of the team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge, supervising junior team members and getting involved in business development and networking activities.

About You

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with at least 8 years' PQE
• Extensive experience handling Court of Protection matters
• The ability to manage a complex caseload independently
• Experience dealing with high-value or strategic cases
• Previous supervisory experience, or an interest in mentoring junior colleagues
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive approach to supporting the continued growth of the department

What's on Offer?

The firm offers a competitive salary, depending on experience, together with an attractive benefits package including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Loyalty holiday scheme
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Contributory auto-enrolment pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paycare healthcare scheme
• Non-contributory death in service benefit
• Genuine long-term career progression within a supportive and expanding team