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1. Specialise within a leading Court of Protection team
2. Progression routes available
3. Highly flexible hybrid model: 1 day in office, 4 days from home
This is a unique opportunity for a Court of Protection Lawyer or experienced CoP Paralegal/Fee Earner within a nationally recognised Court of Protection practice in Manchester.
You’ll be joining a team where this specialism is highly valued, and where you’ll have the opportunity to progress towards Expert status yourself over time.
This role is ideal for someone seeking high-level specialist work with strong progression opportunities and a highly flexible working pattern, including four days per week from home.
Who we’re looking for
4. Experience in Court of Protection work
5. Strong legal drafting skills
6. Suitable for: Experienced CoP paralegals Fee earners wanting to focus on pure drafting Solicitors seeking more flexibility (e.g., returning after a break)
7. Detail-focused, organised and able to work independently
8. Interested in long-term development within a specialist CoP team
What you’ll be doing
9. Produce high-quality reports for Court of Protection matters
10. Manage your own drafting workload independently
11. Apply CoP knowledge to ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance
12. Work closely with senior Experts within the team
13. Potential to broaden into wider Court of Protection matters in future
14. Primarily home working, with one office day per week
Salary & Benefits
15. Clear progression to Associate and further
16. Support available for qualification route if desired
17. Hybrid working: 1 day in office, 4 days WFH
18. 25 days’ holiday
19. Additional days’ leave at Christmas
20. Private health cover after 3-month probation
21. Subsidised gym membership
22. Life insurance (3 x salary)
23. Attendance bonus scheme
24. Annual bonus when firm hits target
25. Full IT and home-office setup provided
Contact Kelly Reid
📩 kelly.reid@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606
Kelly has long-standing relationships across the North West private client and Court of Protection market. She’ll give you honest, clear guidance about whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.