Court of Protection Paralegal

Flint Bishop

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday

1 week's holiday carry over

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff card discount scheme for local shops

Social days and evenings on the firm

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in the East Midlands is looking for a dedicated Court of Protection Paralegal to join their Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts department. This full-time entry-level position involves managing high-volume caseloads and providing legal administrative support. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and strong IT skills, with opportunities for career development and a competitive salary. Additional benefits include generous holiday allowances and staff discounts.

Qualifications

Must have a law degree or another legal qualification.
Previous experience assisting solicitors or legal executives in Court of Protection cases preferred.
Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform legal research and prepare court applications, financial reports.
Assist solicitors with Court of Protection cases.
Support deputyship cases and related trust matters.
Maintain file management and correspondence logging.
Take on additional tasks as required.

Skills

Law degree (2.1 or higher)

Previous experience in Court of Protection cases

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft suite

Teamwork capabilities

Education

Law degree

Job description

Join Flint Bishop as a dedicated Court of Protection Paralegal in our Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts department. This full‑time role supports high‑volume caseloads, liaises with the Office of the Public Guardian and the Senior Courts Costs Office, and delivers expert legal administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

Perform legal research and prepare court applications, financial reports, and related documents.
Assist solicitors and legal executives with Court of Protection cases, including deputyship, statutory wills, health and welfare decisions, and related trust matters.
Support deputyship cases, cost applications, nursing or residential home funding, deprivation of liberty, and safeguarding matters.
Maintain file management procedures and log urgent and non‑urgent correspondence in the firm’s case management system.
Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Have a law degree (2.1 or higher) or another legal qualification.
Preferably have previous experience assisting solicitors or legal executives in Court of Protection cases.
Possess excellent communication skills and a sound knowledge of IT systems such as the Microsoft suite.
Be a hard‑working, highly‑motivated individual capable of working cohesively as part of a larger team.

Benefits