Court of Protection Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor or CILEX to join their team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of Property and Affairs matters, collaborating on complex cases, and conducting case management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and excellent analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus incentives, private medical cover, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Incentives

Private medical cover

Gym membership discount

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• NQ-3PQE experience in Court of Protection.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Full Driving Licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of Property and Affairs matters.
• Collaborate on complex, high-value CoP matters.
• Conduct all aspects of case management.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Solicitor qualification or CILEX

Job description

Role:Court of Protection Solicitor
Location:Manchester
Salary:Up to £40k, commensurate to experience

A well-establishedLegal500 Law Firmwith a prominent Regional presence, is looking to welcome an experiencedCourt of Protection Solicitor (or CILEX)into itsManchester office.

The firm is renowned for its legal expertise across Private Client services and has an exciting new opening for a skilled and passionate CoP Fee Earner to join its award winning team.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of Property and Affairs matters on behalf of those seriously injured
• Collaborate with the wider team on complex, high-value CoP matters
• Conduct all aspects of case management, including application to the Court of Protection, financial abuse investigations, preparing instructions to Counsel as required etc
• Provide expert legal advice
• Liaise with relevant third parties
• Conduct legal administrative duties including case management, legal research, legal drafting etc

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor OR CILEX (England & Wales) – NQ-3PQE
• Strong experience within Court of Protection as a Fee Earner, with a strong understanding and knowledge of Mental Capacity Act
• Excellent communications and inter-personal skills
• Detail orientated with excellent analytical skills
• Full Driving Licence, with access to a car

In return, the firm are offering:

• Competitive salary – commensurate to experience
• Bonus Incentive/s
• Private medical cover, plus gym membership discount
• 25 days annual leave, plus extra days per year of service
• Flexible/ Hybrid working
• Plus much, much more!

Apply today or contact Shauna Kitson at G2 Legal for more information.