Court of Protection File Handler

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom LJW Recruitment Solutions Full time

**Court of Protection File Handler**

The vacancy is due to continued growth of new work in our Court of Protection team and so a new file handler would be managing new deputyships from receipt of deputy appointment Order (Grade C or D work, depending on experience), with exciting opportunities to progress as the role and team continues to grow.

The role will involve:

- Running your own varied caseload of deputyships either arising from 1) personal injury or clinical negligence claims (pre
- and post-settlement) and/or 2) deputyships from the OPG panel and local authority.
- Carrying out Grade C/D work on a broad range of deputyships matters, supporting Grade B senior file handlers and working closely with the deputies.
- Working within a sub-team of circa 6 (2 other file handlers and 3 paralegals to support) within the wider department.
- Supporting and protecting client’s needs on a wide range of issues including financial planning, management of their funds, assets, property and care arrangements.
- Working with families, therapists, case managers, social services and local authorities, care providers, government bodies, benefits agencies, financial institutions, and other professional bodies.
- 1+ years’ experience in COP, ideally running their own caseload. They can be a solicitor/legal executive/experienced paralegal/other experience as a file handler.
- A commitment to excellent client care and court of protection work.
- Able to set and manage client’s budgets and cash flow effectively.
- Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including dealing directly with clients.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional organisational skills.
- Strong team working ethic.

This is an exceptional opportunity with a top tier legal 500 firm based in Manchester City Centre.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LJWMHLCSF



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