Job Description
- Start your qualified career with a manageable caseload, structured training and proper support
- Develop specialist expertise in Property & Affairs Deputyships within a growing Legal 500 team
- Firm-wide bonus, 28 days' leave including Christmas closure and clear scope to progress
Your first role after qualification can have a huge influence on the lawyer you become. This Manchester-based opportunity gives you the time, support and quality of work to build your Court of Protection expertise properly.
You'll join an expanding department within an award-winning Legal 500 firm, managing Property & Affairs Deputyships and supporting vulnerable and brain-injured clients and their families. Rather than being handed an overwhelming caseload, you'll have a manageable workload alongside structured training and support while you develop your confidence.
The work is varied and highly client-focused. You'll build experience across deputyships, trusts, Statutory Wills and wider Court of Protection applications, including meeting clients in their homes, hospitals and care settings. As you develop, you'll take on greater responsibility, support junior colleagues and contribute to how the team continues to grow.
Who we're looking for
- Newly qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, up to 1 PQE
- Genuine interest in developing a career in Court of Protection
- Strong interest in supporting vulnerable and brain-injured clients
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Confident building relationships with clients and their families
- Collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to the wider team
- Experience managing or assisting with Property & Affairs Deputyships (Desirable)
What you'll be doing
- Managing Property & Affairs Deputyships
- Supporting vulnerable and brain-injured clients and their families
- Assisting with Trust administration and Personal Injury Trusts
- Working on Statutory Wills and other Court of Protection applications
- Visiting clients in their homes, hospitals and care settings
- Forecasting expenditure and managing client budgets
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Contributing to business development and generating work as your experience grows
- Supporting junior colleagues as you develop
- Getting involved in internal projects and improvements across the department
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Firm-wide annual bonus
- Manageable caseload with full training and support
- Clear opportunity to build a specialist Court of Protection career
- 25 days' holiday plus an additional 3 days at Christmas
- £50 birthday gift plus a late start or early finish
- £50 Christmas gift
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance at 3x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and GP helpline
- Electric car salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work schemes
- Retail and restaurant discounts
- Five additional days' paid leave at each five-year service anniversary
- Opportunities to get involved in wellbeing, sustainability, inclusion and community initiatives
- Join a growing Legal 500 firm with a national client base
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly specialises in Court of Protection and private client recruitment across the North West and can give you a clear picture of how this role compares to other NQ opportunities in the market.
NQ Court of Protection Solicitor in Altrincham employer: Realm Recruit
Join a dynamic and supportive Private Client team that prioritises your professional growth and personal strengths. With a flexible hybrid working model, enhanced annual leave, and a culture that values quality work over rigid metrics, this firm offers a unique opportunity to shape your career path while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. You'll be part of a well-established team where mentorship and collaboration are encouraged, ensuring you can thrive in your role and contribute to the department's continued success.
