Paralegal

1 month ago

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom WILSON MANNION RECRUITMENT LTD Full time
Job description

Job Title: Paralegal - Court of Protection & Private Client

Location: Turnbridge Wells, Kent

Department: Court of Protection & Private Client

Reports to: Senior Team Leader / Partner

Job Purpose

You will provide support to the Court of Protection and Private Client teams by carrying out a range of administrative and legal tasks. The role includes assisting solicitors and partners, managing a caseload under supervision, and ensuring the best interests of clients are met. This role will involve legal research, document preparation, client meetings, and general administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Research & Document Preparation:
  • Conduct legal research for cases.
  • Prepare legal documents, including witness statements, court forms, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate forms.
  • Draft letters, correspondence, and detailed letters of advice for fee earners.
  • Handle confidential client or case information and create reports based on case specifications.
  • Client & Case Management:
  • Manage caseload under supervision, ensuring all client interests are met.
  • Attend and conduct straightforward client meetings, and assist in more complex meetings with senior fee earners.
  • Liaise with courts, clients, and third parties as required.
  • Visit clients and assist with reconciling accounts, updating asset schedules, and preparing attendance notes.
  • Legal Filing & Administrative Support:
  • Organise and manage legal files.
  • Undertake general administrative duties.
  • Draft applications for the Court of Protection and manage deputyship files.
  • Assist fee earners with new enquiries and provide general administrative support.
  • Professional Development & Compliance:
  • Monitor changes in law and government regulations, maintaining up-to-date Continuing Professional Development Plans (CPD).
  • Ensure compliance with client confidentiality and firm policies.

Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications & Experience:

  • Academic:
  • 2:1 degree or above in Law or non-law subject.
  • Relevant paralegal qualifications (e.g., CILEX Level 3/Paralegal).
  • Experience:
  • Demonstrable paralegal or work experience in a law firm.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Proactive and independent approach to work but willing to seek guidance when needed.

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Personal Management:
  • Highly organised, with acute attention to detail.
  • Capable of managing own caseload and meeting deadlines.
  • Able to maintain professionalism under pressure.
  • Legal Knowledge & Problem-Solving:
  • Strong analytical skills with sound judgment in problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of legal processes, with the ability to research and draft legal documents.
  • Communication:
  • Clear and constructive communication both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to engage with clients and colleagues professionally.
  • Client Handling:
  • Good client handling skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
  • Respectful of client confidentiality and sensitive to their needs.
  • Teamwork:
  • Collaborative attitude, with the ability to build effective relationships within the team.
  • Willing to assist colleagues in achieving firm-wide goals.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with Court of Protection processes.
  • Knowledge of probate and inheritance tax matters.

Additional Information

  • Full-time position with opportunities for career growth within the firm.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package available.

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