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Experienced Court of Protection Paralegal - Horncastle, Lincolnshire
We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.
Benefits
Some of the great benefits that we offer are:
Generous holiday entitlements
Staff discount on legal fees
Income protection
Life assurance at 3 x salary
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Working
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Experienced Paralegal to join our Court of Protection team based in our Horncastle office. The role will be a fee earning position and will involve assisting with and undertaking routine Court of Protection work.
You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual and you will be responsible for:-
File opening administration;
Dealing with all initial enquiries;
Completing deputyship applications; and
Dealing with the Court of Protection.
Sending routine correspondence;
Visiting clients and liaising with relevant the Deputy, Attorney or Representative as appropriate;
Keeping up-to-date and accurate schedules and spreadsheets.
Dealing with the general management of the clients personal affairs;
Liaising with care homes / family members;
Data inputting i.e. bank statements and ensuring records are kept up-to-date;
You will need to have a full driving licence and the use of a vehicle (as and when required, business cover insurance is therefore essential), as appointments out of the office are an important part of the role.
In addition, you will work with the Company’s Marketing Team to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the Company.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
To provide an ongoing service to existing clients.
To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business.
Develop and enhance the Private Client Departments, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business.
To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives.
To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work.
Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work.
Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures.
Liaising with care homes and keeping accurate records.
Keeping financial records and checking bank statements.
Updating weekly registers.
Assisting with Annual Reports.
Hours of Work: 9am – 5.15pm, Monday – Friday (36.25 hours per week)
Location: Horncastle
Salary: Depending on experience
Essential
Person Specification:
Desirable
Qualifications
Fully IT literate.
Word processing skills.
Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection.
Law Degree, or relevant legal experience.
Court of Protection experience
Legal Qualification.
Previous experience of Private Client workload.
Previous experience of SOS Connect.
Knowledge
Previous experience within a legal setting.
Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Structured and highly organised.
Excellent telephone manner.
Competencies
Proactive and tactful.
Supportive and highly efficient.
Caring and compassionate.
Attributes
Willing to be flexible with the needs of the company.
Sense of humour.
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Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: hr@chattertons.com
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
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Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services
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