Fantastic opportunity to join this specialist L500 practice that are highly reputable and regularly feature in the Legal 500 & Chambers directory. This firm are seeking an experienced court of protection fee earner or junior Solicitor to join their national team.

You will be expected to deal a broad range of matters to include with:
*Professional deputyship work, including if possible, high value and complex matters
*Applications to the Court of Protection
*Contested Court of Protection matters, preparing instructions to counsel, Court bundles etc.
*Advice to families regarding LPAs and Lay deputyship applications
*Investigation of financial abuse
*Knowledge of welfare issues affecting Protected Parties
*Knowledge of different care funding options including local authority and NHS funding
*Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Ideally you will have gained experience of the above, or at least practiced within Court of Protection as a paralegal or during your training contract
in a similar role. Training will be offered for this opportunity and you will be working closely with & mentored by an experienced Partner & Senior Associate. This firm are in the heart of Manchester and within short walking distance of tram / train stations. 

The salary on offer is circa £40,000 - £55,000 with a great benefits scheme including hybrid working, free on-site gym, bonus scheme, free counselling, clear progression opportunities and 25 days holiday.

For further information on this role, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about this role.