Job Title:
Court of Protection Paralegal (Grade D)
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Requirements and details of the role:
To provide fee-earning and administrative support to the Court of Protection Team, assisting with the effective management of Deputyship and Power of Attorney matters, while progressing towards handling elements of a supervised caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist fee earners with case management
- Draft routine correspondence and documents
- Prepare Office of the Public Guardian annual reports
- Maintain and update case files
- Liaise with clients, families and third parties
- Support financial administration and reporting
- Progress routine elements of cases under supervision
- Ensure compliance with procedures and confidentiality
- Record time accurately and support billing processes
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Previous legal or paralegal experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Desirable:
- Court of Protection or Private Client experience
- Experience of OPG reporting
- Law degree or working towards qualification
Personal Attributes
- Professional and client-focused
- High level of discretion
- Ability to manage priorities
- Proactive and willing to learn
Salary & Benefits
- Salary dependent on experience
- 23 days’ holiday plus loyalty scheme
- Pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced sick pay
- Death in service benefit
- Paycare scheme which gives employees the opportunity to claim 100% cashback on everyday healthcare/dental/optical treatments, up to an annual limit. It also provides access to wellbeing services including: 24-hour access to a GP, discounts on purchases, access to a confidential support and counselling service, an online health assessment.
Progression
Clear progression routes into Senior Paralegal or Qualified Fee Earner roles, including Trainee Solicitor and FCILEx.
Please see the Careers page on our website for full details of the benefits offered.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to our Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
