_{17th September, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced court of protection solicitor to join their team based in the Manchester area.
  
JOB DETAILS

• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Manchester

JOB ROLE

Solicitor - court of protection (health & welfare)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• You will be confident in corresponding with clients, courts, third parties and the legal aid agency
• You will attend upon clients in hospitals to take initial instructions and attend CPA meetings
• You will be tasked with undertaking fee earning work and provide a profitable contribute to the work of the department, aiming towards its successful development
• Conducting matters on behalf of clients with all due diligence, in particular ensuring excellence in respect of technical advice, client service and user-friendly language. Ensuring that the clients needs are met as soon as possible and deal with any issues that arise with them
• Participation in business development and marketing activities whether on a firm wide, departmental and/or office basis is encouraged, in particular in relation to the development of the court of protection health and welfare department
• You will be responsible for financial control, including taking monies on account of fees and disbursements when possible and appropriate record time accurately and in line with chargeable and non-chargeable time targets
• Agreeing fees with clients in advance of billing, whether by agreeing fixed fees or hourly rates with fee estimates (where applicable)
• You will bill matters promptly and appropriately, seeking to maximise recovery time spent, making sure you are billing in line with legal aid rules. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Ideally up to 3 years PQE, with experience gained in court of protection, mental health, family law, safeguarding or other work involving vulnerable clients. Direct health & welfare experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Law Society Mental Health Accreditation is a plus but not essential - we will support you in obtaining it. 
• You will need to be an excellent communicator in how you work with both clients and colleagues. 
• Effective time management and organisational skills need to be part of your skill set and you will need to be able to work under your initiative and be proactive when working to tight deadlines. 
• Ensuring the firms procedures are always adhered to and followed, respecting client confidentiality at all times
• Desire for continuous personal and professional development

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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