Court of Protection Assistant Executive

QED Legal; Redhill, Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Redhill is seeking a Paralegal for their Court of Protection team. The role involves supporting lawyers in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals. Candidates should have at least 12 months of paralegal experience and strong administrative skills. The firm offers career progression opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Genuine career progression opportunities

Supportive, friendly team culture

Modern, tech-enabled firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a paralegal (Court of Protection experience ideal).

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and fee-earners in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable managing multiple tasks and client interactions

Proactive and supportive team player

Job description

Overview

I am currently working with a well-established but forward-thinking Top 200 law firm with big ambitions and a strong reputation for high-quality, client-focused legal services. They’re now looking for a Paralegal to join their supportive Court of Protection team based in Redhill.

This role will see you supporting lawyers and fee-earners in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals, including liaising with clients, handling payments, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance with deputyship standards.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and fee-earners in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals, including liaising with clients, handling payments, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance with deputyship standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a paralegal (Court of Protection experience ideal)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and client interactions
• A proactive and supportive team player

What’s on Offer

• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Salary dependent on experience
• Supportive, friendly team culture within a modern, tech-enabled firm
• The chance to work for a firm that combines the quality of a large practice with the approachability of a smaller one