We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused paralegal to join our Court of Protection team in Leeds, supporting the management of client finances. This key support role involves reviewing, processing, and managing invoices and payments on behalf of our clients, working closely with fee earners and the wider team to ensure accurate and efficient financial administration across client matters.
Responsibilities
* Reviewing invoices received in relation to client matters and processing.
* Ensuring invoices are accurate, appropriate and supported by relevant information.
* Processing payments in line with internal procedures and required approvals.
* Liaising with third parties.
* Communicating with suppliers, care providers, case managers and other professionals.
* Querying or clarifying invoices where required.
* Ensuring correct details are provided to enable timely payment.
* Budget monitoring and financial oversight.
* Checking invoices against agreed budgets and highlighting any variances.
* Raising any concerns regarding overspend with the relevant fee earner.
* Supporting fee earners in ensuring client expenditure remains proportionate and in line with best interests.
* Financial record keeping.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
* Updating spreadsheets, internal systems and payment trackers.
* Ensuring a clear audit trail of all financial activity.
* Supporting fee earners and the wider team.
* Working closely with fee earners to progress payments efficiently.
* Assisting with general financial administration across files.
* Supporting the smooth running of the teams invoice and payments process.
* General paralegal support.
* Undertaking additional paralegal or administrative tasks as required.
* Contributing to team efficiency and continuous improvement of processes.
* Time recording line with targets.
Qualifications
All successful applicants will be required to complete the groups employment screening process, which includes eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks.
* Empathy and compassion to help guide clients through challenging personal circumstances.
* A friendly, enthusiastic, and can-do approach.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling financial information.
* Ability to manage a high volume of work and prioritise effectively.
* Good organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday as standard plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* Two days of volunteering per year for a cause of your choice, fully paid.
* Westfield Health membership offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
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