Court Of Protection Paralegal

Pyramid8; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal practice in London is seeking an experienced Court of Protection Paralegal/Caseworker. The role involves managing a caseload, assisting with legal advice, and providing services to clients in sensitive situations, all within a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law and previous experience in Court of Protection or Family Law.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload, including complex matters.
• Assist in the provision of legal advice under supervision.
• Produce legal documents such as letters, witness statements, and court applications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Court of Protection Paralegal/Caseworker to join our clients growing legal practice.

A well-established firm of solicitors with a reputation of integrity, professionalism, and quality of service, at the heart of their community who recognise that people are their greatest asset, and strive continuously to develop staff and support their career progression.

The successful applicant would be expected to manage their own caseload, including some complex and sensitive matters, in a warm and confident manner and may be required to attend Magistrates courts to support solicitors and their clients.

As a Paralegal you will work with a team in the Court of Protection department. There may also be the opportunity to support solicitors in Family Law cases.

Job specification

Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:

• To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients.
• To assist where requested the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings.
• Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home.
• Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.
• May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team.
• Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.
• Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications and other documents as required.
• Day to day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements.
• Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties
• Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm’s terms of business and office manual.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law and previous experience of working in a Court of Protection or Family Law role

Person Specification

• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel.
• Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude
• Works well under pressure
• Organised and able to prioritise
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Created on 05/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom