A little bit about us:
EMG Solicitors is an award winning Legal 500 law firm with offices across the North but acting nationally, specialising in Court of Protection, Deputyships, Mental Health Law, Family Law and Mediation, Residential Conveyancing, Dispute Resolution, Education Law and Wills, Trusts & Probate services.
Our mission is to provide the legal support our clients require in order to achieve anything from their basic needs to their wildest dreams and everything in between.
What are we looking for?
We are currently looking to recruit newly qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our growing Court of Protection Property & Affairs Department.
Where will you be based?
This role can be based from our Manchester office, but we would expect you to travel and work from other offices from time to time.
How many hours will you be working?
This is a full-time role which is 35 hours per week, however at EMG Solicitor we work flexibly, it’s nota9to5role,butwedoexpecttheworktobedone,whenyoudoitcanbelargelyuptoyourself, your Team Leader and the requirements of your clients.
A brief overview of the role:
This is a brilliant opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor (or someone with up to 1 year PQE) to join an expanding department that’s going from strength to strength.
What will we expect from you
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- Managing Property and Affairs Deputyships
- Assisting vulnerable and brain-injured clients and their families
- Supporting with Trust administration, Statutory Wills, Personal Injury Trusts, and other Court of Protection applications
- Liaising with clients in their homes, hospitals, and care settings
- Forecasting spending, managing budgets, and maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting more junior team members as your experience grows
- Getting involved in internal projects and continuous improvement initiatives
You’ll be set up to succeed with full support, training, and a manageable caseload, allowing you to build confidence and turn cases around efficiently.
To be able to perform this job you will need.
- NQ–1 PQE solicitor or legal executive
- A genuine interest in Court of Protection work and supporting vulnerable clients
- Ideally has experience managing or assisting on Property & Affairs Deputyships
- Strong organisation and communication skills
A little bit about the colleague we’re looking for:
We’relookingforacolleaguewhoalignswithourcorevalues of:
- Cooperation - we proactively support our clients and each other.
- Courage - we are ambitious and think big.
- Excellence - we deliver excellence.
- Integrity - we are open and transparent.
- Kindness - we value people, communities, having fun and being happy.
We want someone who will work proactively to deliver exceptional client service through the knowledge and skills they bring to the role. We want someone who will go the extra mile for both theirclientsandtheircolleagues,sowecanallachieveanythingfromourbasicneedstoourwildest dreams and everything in between.
What you can expect from us:
- Firm wide annual bonus scheme, in addition to a competitive salary
- 4% Pension employer contributions offered through Standard Life
- 25 days holiday entitlement per year (FTE) with an additional three days off at Christmas
- 5 extra days paid leave on your 5-year anniversary – (and every 5 years thereafter)
- Life Assurance providing your loved ones with a 3x salary death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Program – a Freephone number you can call 24/7 for personal, legal and financial issues; to arrange counselling and a GP helpline
- Free annual flu injection
- EMG Rewards – Vivup well-being & Tastecard apps offering discounts across a large number of retailers & restaurants
- £50 Gift card on your birthday as well as a late start or early finish
- £50 Gift card at Christmas plus Christmas closure (subject to variation)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme
- Fruit and refreshments in each office
- If you want to take the family or friends out, we have two passes for Beamish open air museum which you can book out and take up to 10 people
- Opportunity to join EMG working groups, such as our Green Team, Better Health at Work Team, Justice, Empowerment, Diversity and Inclusion Team (JEDI) & our Community Team
- Regular surveys to understand issues our team care about. Includes regular guest speakers on a wide range of topics
EMG Solicitors are an equal opportunities employer.
To apply for this role, you must have the right to work within the UK.
Solicitor (NQ) Court of Protection Property & Affairs in Manchester employer: EMG Solicitors
EMG Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and a commitment to social and wellbeing initiatives, our Durham office fosters a culture of cooperation, courage, and excellence, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the legal sector.
