Court of Protection Lawyers (Grades A, B & C)
Salary: £30,000 - £60,000
Ref: 57571/2
Location: All North West, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester
Areas of Law: Welfare/Human Rights, Private Client/Wills and Probate
Job Type: Permanent
Level: Paralegal, Legal Executive, 0-2 years qualified, 2-4 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified
Sector: Private practice
Highly regarded team has openings for both Grade A/B professionals and Grade C level fee earners.
Excellent opportunities with a professionally managed and well-resourced practice. This firm has an enviable reputation in the niche area of Court of Protection, having acted on Deputy/COP, Local Authority, and family/carer instructions for many years.
In this role, you will be involved in an interesting range of files assisting with the affairs of those who have lost capacity due to brain injuries, mental health issues, dementia, and other degenerative illnesses.
Typical instructions include:
- Applications to the Court of Protection to become a deputy
- Employment and management of carers
- Investment and fund management
- Management of day-to-day finances including payments, insurance policies, and care costs
- Completion of annual reports, accounts, and tax returns
- Purchase and adaptation of a home for the incapacitated person
- Making of a specialist will (statutory will) for an incapacitated person
The offices are easily commutable from Cheshire, Greater Manchester, South Lancashire, and West Yorkshire.
Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market, with detailed regional knowledge enabling us to provide tailored advice to clients and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries are treated with strict confidence.
Note: References to post-qualification experience (PQE) are guidelines to the skills required for technical, client, and case management, as well as salary expectations. We encourage you to apply if you believe you are a suitable candidate.