Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive

• ▸Specialist caseload involving deputyship and the financial affairs of people who lack capacity
• ▸Ongoing support for children, adults and families affected by serious injury
• ▸Ownership of day-to-day case progression with access to experienced colleagues
• ▸Manchester-based hybrid working and salary dependent on experience

NMG Recruitment is handling a confidential appointment within an established Court of Protection practice in Manchester. You will help clients who cannot manage their own affairs, including those living with acquired brain injuries or the effects of injuries at birth. Alongside the legal work, the role involves coordinating the practical administration needed to protect clients' interests over the long term. You will manage allocated matters and maintain close contact with families and other professionals, drawing on senior guidance where required. The firm's identity will be shared privately during the recruitment process.

• ·Take responsibility for allocated Court of Protection files and move matters forward efficiently
• ·Handle routine deputyship administration and assist with clients' property and financial affairs
• ·Draft applications, supporting evidence and correspondence for the matters under your care
• ·Provide thoughtful, clear updates to clients and families, adapting communication to their needs
• ·Coordinate with the Court of Protection, Office of the Public Guardian and other parties involved in each matter
• ·Gather and organise financial records and information needed for case administration and reporting
• ·Plan priorities with colleagues, track deadlines and ensure continuity of client support
• ·Maintain reliable file notes, time recording and case records in line with professional requirements
• ·Recognise matters requiring senior advice and keep clients' interests central to decisions

• ·Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Chartered Legal Executive
• ·Approximately 2 to 4 years' PQE, or equivalent experience gained as a qualified legal executive
• ·Relevant Court of Protection experience, particularly deputyship or property and financial affairs work
• ·Careful drafting and the organisational skills to manage files and competing priorities
• ·Patience and sensitivity when working with vulnerable clients and their families
• ·Ability to progress work independently within your competence and collaborate with specialist colleagues
• ·An interest in the long-term legal and practical needs of people affected by serious injury

• ·Salary dependent on relevant experience
• ·Hybrid working in Manchester
• ·Purposeful specialist work supporting clients and their families over the long term
• ·Close working relationships with experienced Court of Protection practitioners
• ·For further details, contact operations@nmgrecruitment.co.uk for a confidential discussion