Grade B Court of Protection Solicitor

• Enjoy exceptional flexibility, with hybrid working and just 1 day per week in the office
• Join an established Court of Protection team with a consistent flow of work from internal referrals
• Handle varied property and financial affairs matters, with dedicated paralegal support and opportunities to develop your career

Are you an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor looking for greater flexibility, a reliable caseload and the opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive team?

This established North West law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor with approximately 4–8 years’ PQE to join its growing team in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

You’ll manage a varied caseload of property and financial affairs matters, including deputyships, statutory wills, gifts and estate planning applications, and complex financial management for vulnerable clients.

One of the biggest attractions of this opportunity is the stability and variety of work available. The team receives a consistent flow of referrals from the firm’s established Clinical Negligence department, alongside work arising from its relationship with a local authority.

The firm also has its own Trust Corporation, providing additional infrastructure and expertise to support complex Court of Protection matters.

You’ll work alongside an experienced Solicitor and dedicated Paralegals, with support from the Head of Private Client, who encourages autonomy while remaining available for guidance.

With opportunities to strengthen professional relationships and contribute to the department’s continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to take the next step without sacrificing work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant Court of Protection experience (E)
• Ideally 4–8 years’ PQE or equivalent experience (E)
• Strong experience handling property and financial affairs Court of Protection matters (E)
• Good technical knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection procedures (E)
• Experience managing deputyship applications and ongoing deputyship matters (E)
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently (E)
• Excellent client care and communication skills, particularly when supporting vulnerable clients (E)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail (E)
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work alongside colleagues and support staff (E)
• Experience handling statutory wills, gifts and complex financial management matters (D)
• Experience developing professional referral relationships (D)
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience (D)
• Membership of STEP, Solicitors for the Elderly or a similar professional organisation (D)

What you’ll be doing

• Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection property and financial affairs matters
• Preparing deputyship applications and managing ongoing deputyships
• Advising on statutory wills, gifts and estate planning applications
• Handling complex financial arrangements for vulnerable clients
• Advising on Mental Capacity Act 2005 matters
• Preparing Court applications and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Liaising with families, case managers, healthcare professionals and financial advisers
• Working with the firm’s Trust Corporation where appropriate
• Managing referrals from the Clinical Negligence department
• Developing relationships with local authority contacts
• Working collaboratively with Paralegals and other team members
• Contributing to the continued development of the Court of Protection offering

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000–£65,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – just 1 day per week in the office
• Flexible working arrangements
• Established caseload with consistent internal referrals
• Dedicated Paralegal support
• Access to the firm’s own Trust Corporation
• Opportunity to develop professional referral relationships
• Supportive team with autonomy over day-to-day work
• Generous annual leave increasing with service
• Holiday buy/sell scheme*
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Internal referral incentives
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Will-writing service*
• Regular social events
• Free parking

Selected benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Court of Protection Solicitor seeking a varied and rewarding caseload, genuine flexibility and the support of an established North West firm.

If you’re looking to develop your career within a team offering consistent work, professional autonomy and an excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

While this advert sets out the criteria applicable to each salary band, the salary guidance given is purely indicative. The precise salary offered within that band will ultimately be determined by the hirer, taking into account the individual candidate’s experience, qualifications and overall suitability for the role.