Court of Protection Solicitor / Associate / Team Leader

Court of Protection Solicitor / Associate / Team Leader – Manchester

Court of Protection Solicitor / Associate – Opportunity for ambitious Court of Protection lawyer to make real impact in growing team. Role involves managing and leading a small team of around four fee earners so previous leadership experience would be helpful.

Overview and insight

• Job title: Solicitor / Associate / Fee Earner
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: to 50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Reports to: Partner – Head of department
• Previous Experience: Proven Court of Protection experience from highly regarded team. Previous team leading experience would also be useful. Particular experience advising clients and their families where the client has suffered serious life-changing injuries, due to an accident or arising out of clinical negligence.

Range of work arising out of serious injury / clinical injury claims

The role involves a broad range of Court of Protection work arising out of advising vulnerable clients who do not have the mental capacity to make their own decisions in relation to financial matters or otherwise. Often cases involve clients who have suffered serious, life-changing injuries or severe clinical negligence.

This is one of the leading teams in the UK with an impressive reputation. They are looking for an experienced Solicitor or Associate to replace the incumbent solicitor who has been promoted within the department. As such, this role would offer a fantastic step up to someone looking to progress their career.

What you can expect

The successful applicant will work alongside some of the best lawyers in the country within a friendly, supportive culture. This is a great time to be joining an expanding team with fantastic opportunities to progress.