Court of Protection Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Individual and team bonus

Health and wellbeing benefits

Death in service cover

Flexible hybrid working with home офис

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester to join a Legal 500 firm. You will manage a diverse Court of Protection caseload, handle property and affairs matters, and support high-value cases while liaising with clients, families and professionals.

The role offers excellent progression, strong technical work and a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, with flexible hybrid working and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• PQE: Court of Protection solicitor with 0–4 years.
• Private Client or Personal Injury experience desirable.
• Strong technical ability and financial awareness.
• Experience working on complex or high-value matters.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Experience within a high street or regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse Court of Protection caseload.
• Handling property and affairs matters.
• Supporting high-value and complex cases.
• Liaising with clients, families and professional advisers.
• Working closely with senior team members.
• Delivering high standards of client care.
• Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently.

Skills

0–4 PQE

Private Client or Personal Injury

Technical ability

High-value matters

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Experience in regional firm

Job description

Court of Protection Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester to join its growing specialist team.

As a Court of Protection Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll handle a varied caseload while working closely with clients, families and professional networks in a highly supportive environment.

This role offers excellent progression, strong technical work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As a Court of Protection Solicitor, you will:

• Managing a diverse Court of Protection caseload
• Handling property and affairs matters
• Supporting high-value and complex cases
• Liaising with clients, families and professional advisers
• Working closely with senior team members
• Delivering high standards of client care
• Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently

The Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• 0–4 PQE Court of Protection Solicitor
• Private Client or Personal Injury experience desirable
• Strong technical ability and financial awareness
• Experience working on complex or high-value matters
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and commercially aware approach
• Experience within a high street or regional firm

The Benefits

The firm offers an excellent package including:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Individual and team bonus
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Death in service cover
• Flexible hybrid working with home office setup
• Clear progression opportunities