A well‑established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Paralegal to join its specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and client‑focused individual to support experienced Court of Protection Lawyers in delivering high‑quality legal services to vulnerable clients and their families.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day management of Court of Protection matters, ensuring work is progressed efficiently, compliantly, and to an exceptional standard of client care.
The Role
Working closely with Lawyers and fellow Paralegals, responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the conduct of files and assisting with the day‑to‑day management of cases.
* Handling client, deputy and third‑party stakeholder queries and correspondence, ensuring matters are progressed proactively and professionally.
* Attending client and deputy meetings and producing accurate, comprehensive attendance notes.
* Liaising with clients, professionals and external agencies via telephone and email.
* Managing diaries, key dates, deadlines and reminders.
* Drafting court documentation, benefit applications and other formal applications as required.
* Preparing financial elements of annual reports for submission to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
* Arranging property‑related matters, including liaising with tradespeople, obtaining quotes and attending property visits where necessary.
* Reviewing, organising and collating documentation.
* Managing personal workload effectively and prioritising competing tasks.
* Maintaining accurate, compliant electronic files in line with regulatory requirements.
About You
The firm is seeking an individual who demonstrates:
* Excellent communication and client care skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, families and professional contacts.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a thorough approach to case management.
* The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
* The resilience to manage a varied workload within a busy legal environment.
Experience & Development
Candidates will ideally have previous exposure to Court of Protection or private client work within a legal setting. A strong academic background and demonstrable credibility within the specialism will be highly regarded.
This opportunity would suit someone committed to continuous professional development, keen to build their expertise, and motivated to contribute positively to a supportive and forward‑thinking legal team.
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