Are you a junior paralegal looking to build a long‑term career in private client work? Or perhaps youre working in another area of law and keen to retrain into Court of Protection? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where youll gain hands‑on experience and genuine responsibility from day one.
Were working with a well‑regarded firm in Birkenhead seeking a Junior Paralegal to join their friendly and collegiate Court of Protection team. Importantly, previous Court of Protection experience is not essential; we are open to candidates looking to retrain from other practice areas, provided you bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a client‑focused approach.
You will support Solicitors with a varied caseload of professional deputyships and trusteeships, working closely with clients and their families. The role offers a great mix of legal drafting, financial administration and client interaction. This is a role where accuracy, organisation and empathy really matter.
You might already be a paralegal, or you could be working in another legal discipline and ready to retrain. Whats key is your attitude and aptitude.
Essential skills and attributes
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Proactive and organised
* Clear and confident written and verbal communication
* Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
* Comfortable working to deadlines with minimal supervision
* Good numeracy skills
* Client‑focused with an empathetic manner
* Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
Desirable (but not essential)
* A Law degree or related qualification
* Previous office experience
* Experience with case management systems (e.g. Proclaim)
* Experience drafting correspondence
* CILEX qualification or equivalent paralegal experience
Why Apply?
* Supportive, team‑focused environment
* Genuine opportunity to retrain into Court of Protection
* Varied and meaningful work supporting vulnerable clients
* Clear progression potential
If youre looking for a role where you can develop your legal skills in a structured, supportive setting, without needing prior Court of Protection experience, this could be a great next step.
If youd like to find out more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat. Call Justine on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)
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