Associate / Senior Associate – Court of Protection

Overview

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join its highly regarded Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a specialist practice acting for vulnerable clients, managing high-value deputyships and personal injury trusts while working closely with nationally recognised Personal Injury and Medical Negligence teams.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supporting clients who lack capacity to manage their property and financial affairs, while also assisting with complex, high-value matters and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a broad range of Court of Protection matters, including:

• Running deputyship and personal injury trust files with appropriate supervision.
• Managing the day-to-day administration of property and financial affairs for clients who lack capacity.
• Building strong relationships with clients, families, case managers, therapists and other professionals, delivering advice with empathy and professionalism.
• Working closely with Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence teams on ongoing litigation and post-settlement matters.
• Assisting senior lawyers on complex deputyship and trust cases.
• Preparing and submitting Court of Protection applications.
• Drafting annual Deputy Reports and other statutory documentation.
• Managing interim billing and detailed assessment of professional costs.
• Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the wider team with administrative and case management responsibilities where required.

About You

Applications are welcomed from solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE.
• Significant experience within a specialist Court of Protection team.
• Strong knowledge of deputyships, property and financial affairs, and personal injury trusts.
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively with vulnerable clients and their support networks.
• Strong drafting, organisational and case management skills.
• High levels of attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Commercial awareness and strong IT proficiency.
• A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for Court of Protection work.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Court of Protection teams, working on complex and rewarding cases alongside experts in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence.

You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality, complex deputyship and trust work.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Modern hybrid working (typically 60% office / 40% home).
• Excellent office facilities in Manchester city centre.
• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Life assurance.
  • Critical illness cover.
  • Generous pension contributions.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an ambitious Court of Protection solicitor looking to further develop their career within a nationally recognised team, handling complex, meaningful work while benefiting from excellent training, genuine progression opportunities and a supportive culture.