Contract paralegal Work, Jobs in Leigh, Gtm (with Salaries)

Paralegal - Court of Protection
Stephensons Solicitors LLP —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Pre-Litigation paralegal
Principia Law —Northwich
- £25,004 - £28,481 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Conveyancing Paralegal
SHL Solicitors —St Helens
- £25,420.00 - £66,325.45 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
4h
Serious Injury & Clinical Negligence Paralegal
Affinity Seven Law Solicitors —Rochdale
- Up to £26,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
5d
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal
GLP (Prestwich) LLP —Prestwich
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Commercial & Residential Property Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Booth Ince & Knowles Solicitors —Hyde
- From £23,500 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Computer skills
- In-person
Quick apply
10d
Conveyancing Assistant
Mallory Pryce —Oldham
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
Costs Draftsman
Antony Hodari Holdings Limited —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Paralegal - Court of Protection
Bromleys Solicitors —Ashton-Under-Lyne
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
12h
Paralegal
Slater Gordon —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Housing Paralegal/Adviser
Citizens Advice —Bolton
- £27,000 - £29,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
5d
Senior Paralegal
Chorley Council and South Ribble Counci —Leyland
- £38,220 - £39,152 a year
- Call to connect
- Travel
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
10d
Paralegal
Slater Gordon —Manchester
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
4d
Conveyancing Paralegal
Eventus Recruitment Group —Macclesfield
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
RTA Personal Injury Pre Litigation Fee Earners/Paralegals
Hawker Jones Solicitors —Preston
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Paralegal
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors —Liverpool
- £24,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
5d

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Paralegal - Court of Protection

Stephensons Solicitors LLP -
Wigan

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Meeting coordination
Law
Computer literacy
Stakeholder liaison
Court bundle preparation
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Paralegal – Court of Protection

Contract: Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA – hybrid working available following an initial training period ( 2–3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Or an experienced paralegal ready to develop your career further?
Would you like to be part of a specialist Court of Protection team making a real difference to clients’ lives?
How about working for a well-respected, Sunday Times Best Place to Work firm that genuinely invests in your career and development?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Paralegal within our Court of Protection team, you will support solicitors and partners on a wide range of matters relating to vulnerable clients who lack capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and supportive team, where you will gain exposure to varied and meaningful work, while developing your legal knowledge and practical skills.

You will play an important role in ensuring clients receive a high standard of care, assisting with both legal and administrative aspects of case management.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day management of Court of Protection files
Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and preparing court bundles
Liaising with clients, families, case managers, medical professionals, and other stakeholders
Assisting with deputyship matters, including financial administration and reporting
Managing new enquiries and communicating effectively with clients and third parties
Organising meetings, appointments, and attending where appropriate
Ensuring files are maintained in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
Assisting with billing, time recording, and general administrative tasks
Contributing to team development and identifying cross-referral opportunities

To find out more about the work of our Court of Protection team, please click here.

Meet the head of the team, Sophie Maloney here.

About You

We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Work with empathy and professionalism when supporting vulnerable clients
Manage a varied caseload with strong attention to detail
Work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Remain organised and calm when dealing with sensitive matters
Communicate clearly and confidently with clients and professionals
Handle confidential information with discretion
Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrate a genuine interest in Court of Protection work and a long-term career in this area

Essential

You will need:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Law degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or relevant equivalent experience
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using IT systems and the ability to learn new technology
The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
A professional and compassionate approach when dealing with sensitive matters

Desirable

It would be beneficial, though not essential, if you also have:

Previous experience in Court of Protection, private client, or a similar area
Understanding of mental capacity law and deputyship work
Experience using case management systems
Knowledge of compliance and client care procedures

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award-winning, top-150 law firm with a strong commitment to training, development, and employee wellbeing. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We are listed as a Sunday Times Best Place to work in 2025 and 2026 and demonstrate our committment to people development and support with Investors in People Gold accreditation.

Discover more about what it’s like to work for us here – and hear from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, about our culture and values here.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package.

Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Early monthly pay scheme
Life assurance
Hybrid working
Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
Wellbeing package (financial, physical & mental health support)
Free parking
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
Will writing service*
Season ticket & travel support
Payroll giving scheme
Social events & clubs
Reward & recognition schemes
Internal referral scheme
Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme

Service-length conditions apply

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