Court of Protection Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Manager (Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive, 3+ PQE) to join a long-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong presence across the Liverpool City Region.

This is a senior and varied role within a growing Private Client department, offering genuine scope to lead and develop Court of Protection work while building strong client and professional relationships. The firm is known for its supportive culture, collaborative environment and commitment to staff development and progression.

Hybrid and agile working options are available.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a varied Court of Protection and Private Client caseload
• Supervising and supporting a team handling Court of Protection matters
• Advising and updating clients, families and professional deputies
• Liaising with Courts, the Probate Registry, HM Land Registry, HMRC, experts and external agencies
• Handling estate administration and Court of Protection documentation
• Meeting with clients both in person and remotely where required
• Supporting business development activities and maintaining professional relationships
• Working alongside the marketing team to produce blogs and content relating to Private Client services

To be considered for this role, candidates should have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience handling Court of Protection matters
• Strong experience advising High Net Worth clients on:
  • Probate
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Estate & Tax Planning
  • Services for the Elderly
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience using Case Management Systems and Laserforms
• Good working knowledge of Excel

• Experience with property-related matters
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Organised and proactive
• Ambitious and commercially aware
• Client-focused with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Capable of managing competing priorities effectively
• Confident supporting and developing junior team members

This is an opportunity to join a respected and established regional practice with a strong reputation across Merseyside. The firm offers a genuinely supportive working environment, quality work, long-term career progression and an employee-focused culture.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and agile working
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous pension contribution
• Strong holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Death in service benefit
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Professional networking and business development opportunities