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Court of Protection Solicitor - National Practice - Manchester, Greater Manchester
Client:
QED
Location:
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
58eff15c8deb
Job Views:
7
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Fantastic opportunity to join this specialist L500 practice that is highly reputable and regularly features in the Legal 500 & Chambers directory. This firm is seeking an experienced court of protection fee earner or junior Solicitor to join their national team.
You will be expected to deal with a broad range of matters to include:
1. Professional deputyship work, including if possible, high value and complex matters
2. Applications to the Court of Protection
3. Contested Court of Protection matters, preparing instructions to counsel, Court bundles, etc.
4. Advice to families regarding LPAs and Lay deputyship applications
5. Investigation of financial abuse
6. Knowledge of welfare issues affecting Protected Parties
7. Knowledge of different care funding options including local authority and NHS funding
8. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Ideally, you will have gained experience in the above, or at least practiced within Court of Protection as a paralegal or during your training contract in a similar role. Training will be offered for this opportunity, and you will be working closely with and mentored by an experienced Partner & Senior Associate. This firm is in the heart of Manchester and within short walking distance of tram/train stations.
The salary on offer is circa £40,000 - £55,000 with a great benefits scheme including hybrid working, free on-site gym, bonus scheme, free counselling, clear progression opportunities, and 25 days holiday.
For further information on this role, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about this role.
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