Legal Work, Jobs in Swindon, Eng (with Salaries)

Paralegal - Court of Protection
Hugh James —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
Legal Secretary - Litigation
Awdry Law —Swindon
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Life insurance
Quick apply
14d
Representation Officer x 4
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £30,518 a year
- Full-time
- English
- IT
Quick apply
9d
Property Compliance Officer
First Choice Housing Swindon —Swindon
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Inbound Sales Adviser
Online legal Services Limited —Swindon
- £25,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Compliance Manager
Edenred —Swindon
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Financial services
Legal Secretary – Litigation
Awdry Law —Royal Wootton Bassett
- Full-time
Senior In-House Lawyer (Commercial)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Swindon
- £58,589 - £65,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Senior In-House Lawyer (Commercial)
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £58,589 - £65,100 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Bevirs Law —Swindon
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Specialist Compliance Officer - Asbestos
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £47,181 a year
- Full-time
- English
Quick apply
7d
Residential Property Conveyancer
Bevirs Law —Swindon
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Commercial Property Solicitor/Legal Executive
Bevirs Law —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Private Client Legal Assistant
Goughs Solicitors —Chippenham
- £24,750 - £28,360 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Typing
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
9d
Information & Governance Administrator
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £25,583 - £27,254 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Junior Legal Counsel
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Contracts
Contract Manager
Veolia Energy & Utility Services UK Limited —Swindon
- £45,000 a year
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Senior Commercial Legal Counsel - Commodities Trading d/f/m
RWE Supply & Trading —Swindon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- IT
- Negotiation
8d
VodafoneThree - Legal Counsel - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
Contracts Lead (MBNL)
VodafoneThree —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d

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Paralegal - Court of Protection

Hugh James -
Swindon

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Law
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Paralegal

Date posted

25/06/2026

Job reference

HJ0481

Background

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join our Court of Protection team.

The Court of Protection Department is a specialised department dedicated to dealing with the management of the property and financial affairs of people who lack the capacity to deal with these matters themselves.

Our Court of Protection Deputies work closely with families and carers to ensure that the pressures and additional stresses of looking after the individuals’ personal finances are removed. We ensure that contact and liaison is maintained, and decisions taken by us are understood and in the best interests of the individual

In addition to our Court of Protection work, we also act as a professional trustees for those clients who have capacity to manage their finances but choose to have a Personal Injury Trust following a personal injury claim.

The role

Duties will include:

Assisting with Court of Protection applications
Liaising with the client and other departments within the firm in relation to conveyancing, employment, private client, and family matters
Dealing with financial aspects of individuals’ lives, ensuring appropriate financial planning and assessments are undertaken
Preparing the Deputy’s annual financial reports for the Office of the Public Guardian
Instructing and liaising with professionals including Case Managers and Therapy Staff
Arranging for care, facilities and maintenance organisations to visit the client
Arranging insurance on behalf of clients for their property, cars, holidays, carers, pets etc
Communicate effectively with clients, their families and healthcare professionals
Assisting in the running of the trusts and supporting the trustees in decisions made for the beneficiaries.

The role will involve communication with clients via the telephone, email and in person; therefore, excellent interpersonal skills are essential along with a good telephone manner. You might be expected to travel to meet clients and their families.

The successful candidate will be organised, responsible a good team player. The successful candidate should be able to work autonomously following comprehensive training.

This role would ideally suit a law graduate or those with transferrable experience.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a client centred, forward-thinking, diligent, enthusiastic, organised and compassionate individual who is committed to delivering exceptional client service and can bring a dynamic and vibrant approach to the role

The ideal candidate will also have excellent client care skills in order to deal with sensitive issues involving emotional and vulnerable clients.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong numerical skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
The ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and professional contacts.
A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of work.
Strong teamwork skills and a flexible attitude.
The ability to deal sensitively and professionally with vulnerable clients and emotionally challenging situations.
Competent with Excel, PDF, word and outlook.

Life at Hugh James

We never shy away from a challenge

We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.

The Hugh James difference

Our law firm has always been guided by the idea that self-belief is just as important as skillset. Our pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what’s important keeps us driving forwards. It’s in our roots! We won’t stop until we find the answers; the outcomes that are needed.

We are focused on the work we do, the business we run, and our culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has taken us from humble beginnings to a strong presence across the UK with offices in Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Plymouth – servicing clients from businesses, individuals and banks to public sector organisations, property companies, education establishments and utilities providers. Our collegiate culture, our forward-looking ethos, our values serve to make us bigger, better, bolder than ever before.

A positive force in the community

Our work with charities on a local and national level plays a huge part in our day-to-day lives. We work with a large range of charities, some of which we support through fundraising, donations, volunteering and others we partner with where our areas of work cross paths. Staff, clients everyone comes together through a shared passion to do good in the community and support those in need.

Some of our benefits on offer include:

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Two Corporate Social Responsibility days

Birthday day off

Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)

Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Hugh James is an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Jack Osborne.

We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the given deadline if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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