Warwick - c£25,000 per annum
We are working in partnership with a well-established, Lexcel accredited, multi-service law firm, who are very much part of the local community in Warwick.
Our client is looking to attract an experienced Legal Assistant to support their busy Court of Protection Property and Finance team.
The Court of Protection Property and Finance Team are responsible for:
* Managing vulnerable individual's bank accounts and property
* Settling vulnerable individuals' liabilities
* Managing vulnerable individuals' utilities
* Purchasing items on behalf of vulnerable individuals
* Liaising with the family and friends, social services and caregivers of vulnerable individuals
* Undertaking asset searches
* Undertaking benefit reviews
* Completing tax returns, care funding reviews and the Office of the Public Guardian annual report
* Making applications to the Court of Protection
The role will involve:
1. Managing new enquiries
2. Taking initial details and gathering information in order to allocate the matter to the appropriate fee earner
3. Liaising with existing clients, their families and support teams
4. Supporting the fee earner with:
5. Care home visits.
6. Managing properties
7. Managing utilities and household b...