Court of Protection Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Court of Protection Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while you support clients with their financial planning and care arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for client care, strong IT and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free travel insurance

Charitable work days

Sports teams and social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Annual promotions process

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience within Court of Protection.
• Commitment to excellent client care and enthusiasm for COP work.

Responsibilities

• Handling deputyship and personal injury trust matters.
• Maintaining contact with clients and addressing their needs.
• Collaborating with various professionals and agencies.

Skills

Client Care

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Administrative Skills

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Court of Protection Paralegal

Manchester – Salary negotiable based on experience

Manchester City Centre
Hybrid working arrangement

A leading law firm in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for a Paralegal to join their Court of Protection team. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience within COP.

The role will involve:

1. Carrying out work on a broad range of deputyship and some personal injury trust matters, arising from both personal injury and clinical negligence, as well as from the OPG panel and local authority.
2. Handling Grade D and/or Grade C work within a sub-team of 6, supporting 3 file handlers (along with other paralegals) with their cases.
3. Maintaining day-to-day contact with clients, addressing their lifestyle requirements, providing practical advice, and supporting their needs on issues including financial planning, management of funds and assets, and care arrangements.
4. Collaborating with families, professional advisers, social services, local authorities, care providers, government bodies, benefits agencies, financial institutions, and other professionals.
5. Making regular payments to clients and third parties, keeping accurate schedules of income and expenditure, forecasting future spending, and creating and maintaining budgets.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• A commitment to excellent client care and enthusiasm for Court of Protection work.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including direct client interaction when required.
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Numeracy skills and a strong team ethic.
• Effective administrative skills.

Benefits include:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Free travel insurance.
• Two days annually for charitable work.
• Opportunities to participate in sports teams and social events.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Annual promotions process open to all staff.

If you have 12+ months of experience working within COP, apply now.