Paralegal Work, Jobs in Burscough, Lan (with Salaries)

Paralegal - Court of Protection
Stephensons Solicitors LLP —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Family Law Paralegal
Hilton Spence Family Law —Wirral
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
11d
Paralegal - Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties —Wigan
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Southport)
Fletchers Solicitors —Southport
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Paralegal
Slater Gordon —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Paralegal- Debt Recovery
Brabners —Preston
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
8d
Paralegal - Commercial Litigation
Harrison Drury —Preston
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Personal Injury Paralegal
CEL Solicitors —Liverpool
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
Paralegal (Serious Injury)
Leigh Day —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
13d
Industrial Disease Paralegal
Curtis Solicitors Limited —Blackburn
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Quick apply
15h
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
13d
Claims Opportunities – All Office Locations Considered
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
3d
Court of Protection Paralegal
Brabners —Liverpool
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Litigation Assistant
Thompsons Solicitors —Liverpool
- £27,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Legal Officer - Child Protection Team
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £40,777 - £46,142 a year
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Housing Repair Breach Handler (Grade C)
Driscoll Kingston Solicitors —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
1d
Local Government Paralegal
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Business development
- Computer skills
Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Fee Earner
Horwich Farrelly Solicitors —Liverpool
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14h
Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson
ARC Costs —Bolton
- £20,000 - £23,500 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
9d
Aviation Paralegal
Weightmans —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
13d

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Paralegal - Court of Protection

Stephensons Solicitors LLP -
Wigan

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Job details

Full-time
7 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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paralegal jobs in burscough, lan

Paralegal - Court of Protection

Family Law Paralegal

Paralegal - Civil Liberties

Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Southport)

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Paralegal- Debt Recovery

Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury Paralegal

Paralegal (Serious Injury)

Industrial Disease Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

Claims Opportunities – All Office Locations Considered

Court of Protection Paralegal

Litigation Assistant

Legal Officer - Child Protection Team

Housing Repair Breach Handler (Grade C)

Local Government Paralegal

Assistant Solicitor/Legal Executive/Fee Earner

Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson

Aviation Paralegal

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