Paralegal/Caseworker – Court of Protection – Bristol

Clarke Wilmott LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Paralegal/Caseworker for their Court of Protection team in Bristol. The successful candidate will work closely with families and professionals to assist vulnerable individuals in managing finances. This role offers a supportive environment, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional Christmas leave

Life assurance

Bonus

Learning and development support

All necessary tech

Qualifications

• Experience in administration is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Basic accounting or numeracy skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial affairs of vulnerable individuals.
• Interact daily with clients, families, and authorities.
• Support includes care and financial planning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker in our Court of Protection team, based in Bristol city centre. You will collaborate with families, professionals, and authorities nationwide to assist individuals unable to manage their finances due to mental incapacity.

We offer a rewarding work environment, a positive culture, and benefits including:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional Christmas leave
• Life assurance
• Bonus
• Hybrid working
• Learning and development
• All necessary tech

This role suits candidates with backgrounds in court work, accounting, administration, or care, and those interested in law and helping others without pursuing a solicitor qualification.

About us:

We are a reputable national law firm committed to our people’s growth and client service. We promote flexible working, with offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Role responsibilities:

Manage financial affairs of vulnerable individuals, especially those with mental capacity issues like dementia. Interact daily with clients, families, care providers, and authorities. Support includes care, financial planning, and administrative tasks.

Our team values sociability, friendliness, and work-life balance, with working hours from 9am to 5:30pm. Initial increased office presence may be required, tailored to individual needs.

Ideal candidate:

Experience in administration, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong communication skills, basic accounting or numeracy skills, excellent organization, and integrity. Prior experience in Court of Protection, accounting, financial planning, or care is advantageous but not essential. Personality and interest in the field are prioritized, with training provided.

Join us to develop your career in a supportive environment that values diversity, well-being, and work-life balance.