Solicitor (1-4 years’ PQE)

Hudgell Solicitors has been fiercely committed to doing the right thing and to Righting Wrongs for more than 25 years. We believe that justice is for everyone, and that the very best representation should be available to all who need it. That is why we: fight for our clients, stand up for the vulnerable, and give a voice to those seeking justice. Our firm is award-winning and highly acclaimed, recognised as one of the UK’s Best 250 law firms by The Times for five consecutive years.

We are looking for a legal professional with at least 1 year’s experience of dealing with property and affairs Court of Protection matters to join our growing Court of Protection Department based in our Manchester Office. In this role, every day will be a unique and exciting challenge that will include:

• Assisting the Deputy to manage a national caseload of High Value Property and Affairs deputyships and trust matters, working with brain-injured vulnerable children and adults.
• Managing a caseload of smaller cases and building a private client caseload.
• Out of office visits to clients and their families.
• Working alongside and supporting the Clinical Negligence team.
• Assisting in marketing and developing the COP team.

We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity and are looking for individuals with the following experiences, qualifications, and personality traits. We are eager to hear from a diverse range of candidates and encourage you to showcase your best qualities. In the role, you will need (ESSENTIALS):

• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Capacity Code of Practice and the Court of Protection Rules.
• Strong private client experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to solve problems creatively.
• A passion for working in this area of law and a commitment to helping families rebuild their lives post-injury.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client care/service.

It is desired that you have:

• STEP qualification or an interest in undertaking a qualification.
• A drive to develop your career in this area, as there are good progression prospects for the right candidate.
• Understanding of welfare benefits.

Experienced private client solicitors with a background in probate and trust management, looking to specialise in this area, will be considered.

At Hudgell Solicitors, we’re a law firm that is passionate about our people, which is why we have a benefits package that reflects how much we care about our colleagues! Here is what makes us stand out:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement to include additional leave for long service, holiday purchase scheme and you get to celebrate your birthday on us.
• Supportive, approachable and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Range of benefits and perks, including pension, health cash plan, regular breakfast/lunch events, recognition for long service and more.

Joining Hudgell Solicitors is a commitment to our ethos: you will be wholly committed to fighting for our clients, our people, and our communities. We are proud to be ‘refreshingly down to earth’, and we are committed to providing our clients with clear, easily understood advice; but that is only part of our promise.

You will be working at our office in St Peter’s Square which is in the heart of Manchester. The office, which is managed by WeWork offers a range of amenities such as a comfortable lounge area and conference rooms to meet any requirements. Enjoy free drinks, barista services and dedicated wellness area with a monthly schedule of events for colleagues. Plus, if sport and camaraderie are what you’re looking for, our office also has its own weekly run club seeing colleagues get together and keep fit together after work. While we have a fantastic working environment in our office, we also value our colleagues’ work-life balance and offer hybrid and flexible working options.