Paralegal - Court of Protection

Slater Gordon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal to join their Court of Protection team. The role involves assisting solicitors with case management, including drafting documents and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate has paralegal experience in this field, excellent communication skills, and a passion for Court of Protection work. Benefits include hybrid working, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development support.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Life Assurance cover

Free legal help and discounted services

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a paralegal in the Court of Protection or a related field.
• A genuine interest and passion for Court of Protection work.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with the management of Court of Protection cases.
• Liaise with clients and other involved parties.
• Maintain accurate records of case files and transactions.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Court of Protection team, which provides legal services to clients who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. You will assist our solicitors with various aspects of case management, such as drafting documents, conducting research, liaising with clients and third parties, and preparing court applications. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this complex and rewarding area of law.

Previous experience within Court of Protection is essential for this role

Key responsibilities

• Support solicitors with the day-to-day management of Court of Protection cases, including drafting correspondence, statements, reports, arranging payments, managing cash flow, and keeping accurate records of transactions.
• Liaise with clients, their families, medical professionals, social workers, and other parties involved in the cases.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case files and billing information.
• Comply with the firm's policies and procedures, as well as the SRA Code of Conduct and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a paralegal in the Court of Protection or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A genuine interest and passion for Court of Protection work.

It's extremely vital to have previous experience within property and affairs work in Court of Protection; however, we would consider those who have a background within a related field such as Private Client, Mental Capacity, or Personal Injury.

What we offer in return:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing services including health checks, Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme with free webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection supporting long-term illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts, private medical insurance, and more
• Life Assurance cover
• Benefits Hub with discounts on various services
• Free legal help and discounted legal services

Your Professional Development

We support your career development with courses, professional qualification funding, external training, and internal resources to help you grow within our award-winning law firm.

Our Values

We strive to recruit the best people and uphold high legal standards, guided by the S+G Way, which emphasizes integrity, initiative, ownership, respect, and work-life balance. Our values are shaped by staff through workshops and interviews, ensuring they reflect our collective commitment to excellence.