Role: Paralegal - Court of Protection
Reports to: Department Manager
Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA
Hybrid:2 days in the office per week
Hours: 35 hours per week
* Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people, ensuring their rights are protected and their best interests are upheld?
* How would you like to work within our specialist and niche Court of Protection department, alongside a supportive and down to earth team who are genuinely committed to your training and development?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal within our Court of Protection & Community Care department supporting Solicitors with health and welfare cases. You will have the opportunity to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst getting involved in cutting edge legal work.
The team is in a period of growth and Stephensons supports several routes to qualification (including graduate apprenticeships, SQE / LPC and training contracts). There is a clear focus on development of existing staff to progress at Stephensons
The role:
You will work under the supervision of the team to assist in the preparation of cases, including attendance at meetings, court hearings, and face to face meetings with clients in care homes and other care settings.
A period of training at our Wigan office will be required for the successful candidate with the opportunity for home working once the period of training is complete.
What you'll be doing?
* Assisting fee earners in progressing cases, including (but not exclusively) preparing instructions to counsel and experts, arranging and attending conferences, undertaking legal research, collating and reviewing evidence, corresponding with clients and other professionals/experts, colleagues and the Legal Aid Agency in order to progress cases efficiently.
* Preparation and submission of Legal Aid Applications.
* Visiting vulnerable clients in care homes and other settings.
* Preparation of court applications.
* Attending conferences, meetings, and court hearings with counsel.
* Compliance with client care and case management procedures and processes.
* Completion of delegated tasks within given timescales.
Please click here to meet the team.
About You:
First we ask that you have a genuine interest in this area of Law. We will also require a relevant degree or relevant work experience to be considered.
You will also have:
* 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at C and above.
* Current clean full driving licence with access to a car.
* Strong written / drafting skills.
* Great attention to detail.
* Time management / organisational skills, and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
* High standard of communication skills including a professional telephone manner.
* Great ability to work as part of a team.
* Discretion and ability to work in a confidential work environment under pressure.
* Ability to identify issues and summarise key points.
We also look for individuals who embody our brand values; approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.
Why Stephensons?
Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.
Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here’s a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we’re all about at Stephensons.
What can we offer?
Flexibility! Our agile/hybrid way of working means you get to work from where you feel comfortable. You can work from home, and we have modern and comfortable offices in Wigan where you can spend time with your team. We are extremely flexible and have the utmost respect for your personal lives. There are no expectations on you to work long hours or to sacrifice your personal lives for work. We do have flexi time so if you do want to put a few extra hours in you get something back for it.
What else can we offer?
Click here to view details of our benefits package
* Generous annual leave package which increases with service
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Early monthly pay scheme
* Life Assurance
* Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
* Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support)
* Free parking
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay*
* Will writing service*
* Season ticket & travel support
* Payroll giving scheme
* Social events & clubs
* Reward and recognition schemes
* Internal referral scheme
* Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to work scheme
*Service length conditions apply
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