Court of Protection - Associate/Senior Associate in Manchester

What can you expect? Our specialist Court of Protection team is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join the growing team and deal with a busy and varied caseload. Fieldfisher's dedicated Court of Protection team provides a specialist deputyship service to brain-injured and elderly clients across the UK who lack capacity to manage their own property and financial affairs. We also advise individuals with capacity who wish to set up personal injury trusts to shield damages from means-testing, including acting as professional trustee.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
• Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
• Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
• Assisting senior team members with complex cases
• Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
• Drafting annual Deputy Reports
• Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
• Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
• Dealing with relevant administrative tasks

Experience and Knowledge

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ PQE, in an established Court of Protection department.
• Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
• Strong academics
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
• Strong IT skills
• Team player
• Enthusiasm and proactivity

Who are we looking for?

We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place.

What to do next: Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter. Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.

The Firm: We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.