Court of Protection Paralegal in London, Greater London
Posted by Law Staff Ltd
About the Firm:
A well-regarded firm, in Central London, with an established Court of Protection department made up of Partners, Solicitors and Paralegals. The role offers the chance to work closely with clients and a supportive team under partner supervision, with a genuine opportunity to continue developing your legal ability.
Court of Protection Paralegal — Position Overview:
- Work with a team of partners, solicitors and paralegals in the Court of Protection department
- Assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients
- Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their own homes
- Work under the supervision of a Partner, receiving cases from across the team
- Continue to develop your legal ability
- Assisting in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients
- Assisting in the provision of legal advice under supervision and taking notes in client meetings
- Attending clients at hospitals, care homes and in their homes
- Making regular payments to clients, keeping accurate schedules, forecasting spending and creating budgets
- Managing written and telephone correspondence with clients, solicitors and third parties professionally and confidentially
- Producing plain English letters, witness statements, court applications and other documents
- Delegating and supervising tasks where appropriate and maintaining client care standards
- A degree in Law and previous Court of Protection experience is preferred but not essential
- Good Microsoft skills, particularly Word and Excel, and the ability to work with figures
- Able to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure
- Organised, with the ability to prioritise
- A flexible and proactive approach with a 'can do' attitude
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with a good customer focus
- Competitive salary c£30,000
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Contributory Pension
- Discretionary annual staff bonus
- Reduced gym membership
- Season Ticket Loan
- 23 days holiday plus an additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays, which increases to 28 days over a period of 5 years.
- Genuine opportunities to develop your legal ability
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- High-quality Court of Protection work
- Close client contact and varied casework and more
Alternatively, contact Marcus at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37885.
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