Court of Protection Paralegal

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Court of Protection Paralegal to join a respected team in Bristol. The role involves managing day-to-day client affairs, handling deputyship and trust matters, and requires a relevant Law degree. Flexibility in working hours is available along with ongoing training aligned to professional standards. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal, ideally with exposure to Clinical Negligence, Private Client, or Court of Protection work.
• Confident use of case management and IT systems.
• Ability to prioritise under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Running day-to-day Court of Protection files under supervision.
• Setting up payments, and processing reimbursements on deputyship and trust matters.
• Liaising with third parties to manage client affairs.

Skills

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Relevant Law degree

Job description

Court of Protection Paralegal Bristol Salary up to £27k

Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting this recruitment campaign for a Court of Protection Paralegal. You'll join a respected team handling deputyship and trust matters, managing day-to-day client affairs, and playing a key role in delivering a high standard of service. This Court of Protection Paralegal role is based in Bristol with flexible working options and a 37.5-hour week.

This is what you will be doing

As a Court of Protection Paralegal, your day to day duties will include:-

• Running day-to-day Court of Protection files under the supervision of a Legal Director as part of a collaborative team.
• Setting up payments, standing orders, paying invoices and processing reimbursements on deputyship and trust matters.
• Liaising with third parties (utility providers, landlords, local authorities, DWP and HMRC) to manage client affairs and maintaining accurate records.
• Auditing client bank accounts and keeping detailed, up-to-date file notes and records.
• Supporting diary management for key Court of Protection dates and assisting senior colleagues on substantial case files.

The experience you will bring to the team

You will bring the following experience to the Court of Protection Team:-

• Experience as a Paralegal (ideally with exposure to Clinical Negligence, Private Client and/or Court of Protection work).
• A relevant Law degree and confident use of case management and IT systems.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach with a commitment to client care and confidentiality.

This is what you will get in return

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience), with opportunities to develop as a Court of Protection Paralegal.
• Flexible working hours within a 37.5-hour week and the option for hybrid working to suit departmental needs.
• Ongoing training aligned to Court of Protection paralegal development and professional standards (SRA and OPG).

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Court of Protection Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment.

If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.