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We’re looking for a compassionate legal professional with a gift for guiding clients through sensitive, life‑changing decisions. If you thrive when advocating for vulnerable adults and ensuring their voices are heard, we’d love to hear from you! This role offers a meaningful and varied position within a supportive, forward‑thinking legal team.
Role
Solicitor - Court of Protection
Reports to: Department Manager
Salary: Dependent on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA
Hours: 35 hours per week
What You’ll Be Doing
* Advising and supporting clients in Court of Protection health and welfare proceedings.
* Visiting vulnerable adults in care settings to provide clear, sensitive legal guidance.
* Drafting Court applications, preparing case action plans, and managing files with ongoing risk assessment.
* Representing clients in Court (subject to rights of audience) or attending hearings with Counsel.
* Responding promptly and professionally to clients, colleagues, experts, and the Legal Aid Agency.
* Managing your caseload to Legal Aid Contracting and Law Society standards.
* Monitoring work in progress, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and accurate billing.
* Delegating and supervising tasks to ensure work is carried out at the right level while developing junior staff.
* Keeping up to date with legal developments, training requirements, and CPD.
* Reducing financial exposure by managing disbursements and debtors.
* Seeking marketing opportunities, cross‑referring work internally, and actively promoting the Stephensons brand.
About You
You are empathetic, resilient, and passionate about protecting the rights of vulnerable adults. You combine legal expertise with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively, and can manage a busy caseload while maintaining a steady focus on compliance, profitability, and client care.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent level of experience.
* Experience in health and welfare proceedings in the Court of Protection.
* Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Previous legal aid experience.
* Strong IT skills and familiarity with case management systems.
Desirable
* Legal Aid Supervisor status.
* Law Society Accreditation in Mental Capacity.
* Advocacy experience.
* Experience supervising staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
* Up‑to‑date understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules and Professional Conduct Rules.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify key issues quickly.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
* Business awareness and a proactive approach to developing work in the Court of Protection field.
Our Values
At Stephensons, we’re proud to be approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive. We look for someone who not only has the technical skills for this role but also shares our commitment to making a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award‑winning, top‑150 law firm with a strong commitment to future growth and development. With an ambitious mindset, approachable and grounded attitude, and a real commitment to work‑life balance and flexibility, we offer an exciting place for long‑term career development.
What You’ll Get
Flexibility and agile/hybrid working. You can work from home or from our modern office in Wigan, with full respect for your personal life.
Early monthly pay scheme, salary sacrifice pension scheme, generous annual leave, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, free parking, season ticket support, and more.
Benefits Package
* Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Early monthly pay scheme
* Life assurance
* Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
* Well‑being package (financial, physical and mental health support)
* Free parking
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay*
* Will writing service*
* Season ticket & travel support
* Payroll giving scheme
* Social events & clubs
* Reward and recognition schemes
* Internal referral scheme
* Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
*Subject to eligibility.
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