Court of Protection Paralegal

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Professional Deputes

Training and career development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Court of Protection Paralegal in Bristol. The role supports deputyship and trust matters within a well-regarded law firm’s Court of Protection team.

It is office-based with some hybrid working options. The successful candidate will have paralegal experience, preferably in Court of Protection, Private Client, Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury, and a law degree or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience, Court of Protection or similar preferred.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of Court of Protection files.
• Process payments, standing orders, invoices and client reimbursements.
• Liaise with banks, authorities and third parties on behalf of clients.
• Maintain accurate records and client information.
• Audit client bank accounts and financial records.
• Scan and file correspondence and update case management systems.
• Monitor key dates and assist with diary management.
• Support senior team members with complex matters.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Communication

Client care

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Court of Protection Paralegal

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Working pattern: Office-based with some hybrid working available

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm's Court of Protection team in Bristol.

This role would suit a proactive and organised individual with previous paralegal experience who is looking to develop their career within Court of Protection work. You will support senior fee earners in the management of deputyship and trust matters, helping to safeguard and manage the affairs of vulnerable clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of Court of Protection files.
• Processing payments, standing orders, invoices and client reimbursements.
• Liaising with banks, utility providers, local authorities, DWP, HMRC and other third parties on behalf of clients.
• Maintaining accurate records and client information.
• Auditing client bank accounts and financial records.
• Scanning and filing correspondence and updating case management systems.
• Monitoring key dates and assisting with diary management.
• Supporting senior members of the team with complex matters.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

About you

• Previous Paralegal experience, ideally within Court of Protection, Private Client, Clinical Negligence or Personal Injury.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Professional, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements and some hybrid working.
• Membership of the Professional Deputies Forum.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and highly respected legal team.

Please note: The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and pre-employment screening checks. This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.