Manchester COP Associate Solicitor — High-Value Matters

William James Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Private health and dental care

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Strong career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading Private Client team. You will manage a high-quality caseload of Property and Affairs COP matters and support growth of the team, with strong progression and supervision opportunities.

The role offers exposure to complex, high-value applications, mentoring junior staff, and close collaboration with senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection or Private Client.
• Experience handling Property and Affairs COP matters.
• Strong client care and commercial awareness.
• Confident managing deadlines and caseloads.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Collaborative and professional approach.
• Experience supervising junior staff desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters.
• Handling high-value and complex applications.
• Supporting clients, families and professional deputies.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Working closely with senior colleagues on complex cases.
• Ensuring work is delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Maintaining high levels of client care.
• Supporting team growth and development.

Skills

Court of Protection

Property and Affairs COP

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Team supervision

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading Private Client team. You will manage a high-quality caseload of Property and Affairs COP matters and support growth of the team, with strong progression and supervision opportunities.

The role offers exposure to complex, high-value applications, mentoring junior staff, and close collaboration with senior colleagues.