Court of Protection Solicitor

My client has a fantastic opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor to join their Manchester offices on a hybrid basis.

The Court of Protection department handles the property and affairs of vulnerable clients who lack the required capacity to make their own financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- The day-to-day management of client’s property and affairs; managing their assets and ensuring that you act within their best interests at all times
- To assist Court of Protection Deputies in meeting clients’ specific needs and requirements
- Ensuring that an audit trail is produced and available on all casework undertaken with time being recorded accordingly
- Assisting on all aspects of Professional Deputyship matters from application to dealing with the administration of the Deputyship
- Managing a caseload of professional and lay deputyship clientS

Skills & Experience Required:

Candidates that have Court of Protection experience and can demonstrate a solid understanding of the crucial role which a Property & Affairs Deputy takes in the litigation process and beyond will be considered.

- Good knowledge of law relevant to Deputyship and Court of Protection requirements
- Knowledge of statutory duties relevant to Court of Protection and deputyship files
- Competent in the use of Microsoft word and outlook
- 0-6 Years PQE
- Prior exposure to Court of Protection Matters

Benefits:

- Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
- Birthday day off
- Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
- Auto enrolment onto pension scheme
- Hybrid Working, following an initial training period in the office

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.