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Court Of Protection Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

48000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A Court of Protection Solicitor opportunity in a Top 50 law firm located in Manchester, focusing on representing individuals who lack mental capacity, managing property/financial affairs, and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing a caseload of deputyship and financial management matters under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • acting as professional deputy or managing lay deputy appointments
  • advising on best interest decisions, care funding, safeguarding and related public law issues
  • engaging with the Office of the Public Guardian and the Court of Protection
  • supervising junior team members and contributing to team development
  • building strong relationships with clients, families, and professionals

Requirements:

  • Experience working within Court of Protection
  • excellent client care skills
  • strong sense of empathy and professionalism
  • ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with diligence and care
What we offer:
  • Flexible working hours/hybrid working
  • company pension scheme
  • enhanced company sick and maternity pay scheme
  • performance related bonus scheme
  • private healthcare including optional coverage for family
  • income protection
  • life assurance
  • interest free travel loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • discounted gym membership
  • discounted dental scheme
  • cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 16, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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