Court of Protection Solicitor

Looking for your next move in Court of Protection?   Want to focus on financial and property matters, make a real difference to clients and be part of a team with ambitions to grow?

I am currently working with a Top 150 law firm with offices nationally that is looking to recruit an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join its specialist team based at their Wigan office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with established professional deputyship experience, particularly across financial and property matters, who wants to take ownership of their caseload, develop their expertise and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

The Court of Protection team sits within a wider Wills, Trusts & Probate department, offering the benefits of a specialist, close-knit team alongside the support, expertise and resources of a larger practice.

The Role

Managing your own varied caseload you will be acting on behalf of vulnerable clients and working closely with professional deputies, families and a range of other professionals.  You will also have the support of a graduate paralegal, enabling you to focus on your caseload and delivering a high-quality service.

About You

This opportunity would suit a qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE who has established experience in financial Court of Protection work, excelling with experience of:

• Managing professional deputyship matters involving financial affairs and property.
• Preparing and progressing Statutory Will applications.
• Handling complex and sensitive matters involving vulnerable clients.
• Managing relationships with professional deputies, families and other stakeholders.
• Providing clear advice and confidently managing expectations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a growing specialist team within a well-established law firm that genuinely values its people.

You will benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A generous holiday allowance, with additional days available as your service grows.
• Pension provision and life assurance.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing professional learning.
• A range of employee discounts and lifestyle savings, recognition and reward initiatives.
• Additional flexibility around annual leave.
• Convenient office location with parking available.

If you are an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor with a strong finance and property background and are considering your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your work, build strong professional relationships and contribute to the future direction of a specialist team.

Please give Justine a call on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk