Paralegal – Trust and Court of Protection
Join Wrigleys Solicitors as a Paralegal to support our Trust and Court of Protection team in Sheffield.
What We Offer
We believe life outside work matters. Our offering includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, a holiday purchase scheme, flexible and agile working, enhanced family‑friendly benefits, a pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, wellness initiatives, private medical insurance, and an employee assistance programme.
About Us
Wrigleys is a well‑established, specialist solicitor firm with offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are recognised as one of the leading expert practices outside London.
Responsibilities
* Manage own caseload of trusts, deputyships and attorney matters.
* Provide advice and maintain frequent contact with clients and their families, building long‑term relationships.
* Manage clients’ assets, income and expenditure, including property, investments and cash.
* Liaise and develop relationships with clients, families, other professionals and colleagues within the firm, seeking guidance on complex issues from senior colleagues.
* Make payments for or on behalf of clients, monitor budgets and liaise with financial advisors.
* Prepare for and follow up from meetings with clients, families and other professionals.
* Discuss investment recommendations with clients, trustees, deputies and other professionals as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience working as a paralegal in trusts or court of protection; or transferable experience in personal injury or medical negligence.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PMS, DMS, Oyez forms and related software.
* Ability to manage own caseload and work effectively within a busy team.
* Strong communication skills at all levels.
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Culture & Values
Our culture is built on putting people at the centre of what we do. We offer a supportive, collegial environment where everyone has a voice, and encourage collaboration, innovation and growth.
Application Process
Our selection process is transparent and inclusive. We keep all candidates informed at every step and strive to make adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions.
Equality & Diversity
We embrace individual differences and strive to create an inclusive working environment where colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Legal
* Industry: Legal Services
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