Paralegal - Brighton

Search; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their Court of Protection team in Brighton & Hove. This role involves assisting senior colleagues with ongoing cases, communicating with clients, and managing financial affairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal environment, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach. This position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for long-term development in a specialist area.

Qualifications

• Experience within Court of Protection or a closely related legal environment.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior fee-earners with ongoing cases.
• Preparing routine correspondence for clients and other professionals.
• Carrying out legal research to support case progression.

Skills

Court of Protection experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive working style

Compassionate approach

Education

Law degree

Job description

Paralegal - Court of Protection
Location: Brighton & Hove
Salary: 27,000- 28,000 DOE
I'm currently supporting a highly respected law firm in Brighton & Hove that is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join their well-established Court of Protection team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop long‑term within a specialist area and gain exposure to both fee‑earning work and broader case management responsibilities.
You'll be joining a supportive team where you'll work closely with senior colleagues and play a key part in ensuring clients receive an exceptional level of care.

Role Overview

• Assisting senior fee‑earners with ongoing cases
• Supporting with time recording, WIP management and billing processes
• Communicating with clients, families, carers and other professionals across multiple channels
• Helping manage clients' financial and administrative affairs (insurance, benefits, HMRC, invoices, etc.)
• Organising and maintaining documents to firm standards
• Handling new enquiries and directing them appropriately
• Carrying out legal research to support case progression
• Preparing routine correspondence
• Liaising with external suppliers and obtaining quotes
• Assisting with budgeting and account reconciliations
• Supporting team marketing and networking activities

Candidate Profile

My client is looking for someone who offers:

• Experience within Court of Protection or a closely related legal environment (essential)
• A law degree is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to thrive in a busy environment and manage competing tasks
• A proactive, collaborative working style
• A compassionate and patient approach, especially when working with individuals affected by brain injuries or other significant conditions

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