Court of Protection Specialists

Actis Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking paralegals and legal executives to join their reputable Court of Protection team. The role involves supporting individuals with capacity issues and managing various legal affairs. Opportunities exist for career progression within a supportive firm that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with 0-6 years PQE in relevant law sectors.
• Experience with Court of Protection processes or relevant legal practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with applications to the Court of Protection to become a deputy.
• Manage investments and day-to-day finances of incapacitated persons.
• Prepare annual reports and statutory wills for clients.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Management

Case Management

Education

Law Degree or equivalent

Qualified Legal Executive

Job description

Salary:
£30,000 - £50,000

Ref:
57740

Location:
Greater Manchester, Cheshire, All North West

Areas of Law:
Welfare/Human Rights, Private Client/Wills and Probate, Mental Health

Job Type:
Permanent

Level:
Paralegal, Newly Qualified, Legal Executive, 0-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years qualified

Sector:
Private practice

Highly regarded team within a regional law firm. Opportunities available for both Grade B solicitors and Grade C level fee earners.

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm. The Court of Protection team has an excellent reputation and handles Deputy/COP, Local Authority, and family/carer instructions.

In this role, you will work on a variety of cases assisting with the affairs of individuals who have lost capacity due to brain injuries, mental health issues, dementia, and other degenerative illnesses.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Applications to the Court of Protection to become a deputy
• Statutory Wills and Gift Applications
• Employment and management of carers
• Investment and fund management
• Managing day-to-day finances, including payments, insurance, and care costs
• Preparing annual reports, accounts, and tax returns
• Purchasing and adapting homes for incapacitated persons
• Making statutory wills for incapacitated individuals

Actis Legal focuses on the North West legal market, providing tailored advice and identifying suitable career opportunities. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

**Please note that references to PQE are guidelines indicating the competencies required for technical, client, case management skills, and salary expectations. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.