Paralegal - Court of Protection

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK firm as a Paralegal in the Court of Protection, where you'll play a vital role in managing the financial affairs of individuals lacking mental capacity. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and assist clients with multi-million-pound settlements. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from managing trusts to communicating with clients and third parties. With a commitment to well-being and a flexible working model, this innovative firm is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days annually

Westfield Health membership

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing deputyship and personal injury trusts.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine deputyship and personal injury trusts under supervision.
• Handle administrative tasks and client correspondence.

Skills

Client Communication

Administrative Management

Legal Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Paralegal - Court of Protection, Cambridge

Client: [Client details not provided]

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c11586ddd616

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

The Court of Protection is responsible for decisions related to managing finances and other affairs of individuals lacking mental capacity. Join our leading UK firm, working with Partner Sean Attwood, who provides expert evidence for future deputyship support costs, with clients receiving multi-million-pound settlements for serious injuries or medical negligence.

We assist clients managing others' affairs, concerned about someone’s capacity, or their own. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing routine deputyship and personal injury trusts under supervision and assisting with complex cases.
• Handling administrative tasks such as setting up bank accounts, making payments, benefits applications, and insurance quotes.
• Taking instructions from clients and communicating via written and telephone correspondence with clients, solicitors, and third parties.
• Meeting time recording and fee income targets for profitability.
• Participating in team meetings and adhering to directions to achieve objectives.
• Staying updated with legal changes and attending training for best practices.

We value our core principles and seek individuals who share them:

• Pioneering with an imaginative outlook
• Approachable and caring
• Tenacious in pursuing objectives
• Efficient in service delivery
• Working with integrity

If this describes you, we welcome your application. The deadline is Tuesday, 20th May 2025.

Our Benefits

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 additional hours.
• Generous, flexible pension schemes.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Westfield Health membership for medical refunds and Aviva Digital GP services.
• Well-being initiatives, including our Flexible by Choice hybrid working model.
• Ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2024.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social responsibility, community investment, and tackling climate change through our core strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment, and Our Pro Bono initiatives.