Overview

Join to apply for the Court of Protection Associate Lawyer role at Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK). We are recruiting for a talented Associate Lawyer to join our first-class Court of Protection team in Manchester. Our Court of Protection team specialises in property and affairs, providing assistance to act in the best interests of people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. We work with national charities across the UK and support clients to safeguard their welfare and finances. We handle matters for individuals with conditions such as learning disabilities, mental illness, brain injuries or dementia.

We are looking for a lawyer who can advise on all aspects of property and affairs within Court of Protection, including deputyship applications, statutory wills, gifts, property transactions and personal injury trusts. There will be a caseload to manage, along with assisting our senior lawyers on high-value, sensitive cases. The ability to empathise and communicate clearly and concisely is paramount as the role involves working very closely with our clients, their families and other professionals. It’s extremely vital to have previous experience within property and affairs work in Court of Protection; however, we would consider candidates with a background in related fields such as Private Client, Mental Capacity or Personal Injury.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on property and affairs matters within Court of Protection, including deputyship applications, statutory wills, gifts, property transactions and personal injury trusts.
• Manage a caseload and assist our senior lawyers on high-value, sensitive cases.
• Empathise with clients and communicate clearly and concisely with clients, families and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within property and affairs work in Court of Protection is preferred; however, we would consider candidates with backgrounds in related fields such asPrivate Client, Mental Capacity or Personal Injury.
• Strong communication and empathy; ability to work closely with clients, their families and other professionals.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Employee Referral scheme
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App with health checks, digital GP, mental health support and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with webinars for stress awareness and counselling
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury
• Wellbeing programs and apps, including gym discounts and private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension

Our Values and How We Work

We strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service. The Slater & Gordon Way guides how we work, with core behaviours such as: We do what we say we will; We don’t wait we create; We own it, we sort it; We respect and encourage each other; We make time to live. For further information, please contact SL.Baylis@slatergordon.uk. Note: Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice