12791 - Senior Paralegal Caseworker

3 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Role Details Role: Senior Paralegal Caseworker x 3 Grade: HEO • Salary: £35,335 – £37,847 • Contract Type: Permanent • Minimum Hours: 29 hours (minimum part‑time) Location: Hybrid – home and cross‑site between Embankment House, Nottingham and Victoria Square House, Birmingham. Office attendance 40%. Organisational Overview The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. It is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice, set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005. OPG registers lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervises deputies appointed by the Court of Protection. OPG is a disability‑confident employer committed to a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community it serves. It is delivering an ambitious transformation programme to improve support for adults at risk and create high‑quality, accessible, affordable services. Team Overview The multidisciplinary team of 70‑80 staff provides specialist legal services. It includes Senior Lawyers, Lawyers, Senior Paralegals, Paralegals, a Legal Support team and Legal Operations specialists. The team has two principal functions: Conduct litigation on behalf of the Public Guardian in the Court of Protection, managing the whole litigation process. This involves reviewing cases from Operations, Investigations and Supervision and deciding whether to issue applications covering: Determination of the lawfulness of certain provisions of LPAs and the severance of unlawful parts; Removal of attorneys appointed on the ground they are not acting in accordance with their MCA obligations; Removal of non‑compliant deputies. Provide legal advice across the organisation on a wide range of matters including policy, investigations, complaints and where litigation is threatened/brought against OPG. The work is important, rewarding and challenging, ensuring timely action to prevent abuse. The team works well together across locations and offers progression for paralegals, including potential support to qualify as lawyers. Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will be an experienced Paralegal who is confident and capable of working on complex cases and carrying out certain legal tasks independently. The Senior Paralegal role models the expected behaviours for all Paralegals and acts as a key link between Lawyers and Paralegals. Key responsibilities: Work with other Senior Paralegals, Lawyers and Legal Support staff to maximise performance; line managed by Lawyers. Take independent work with autonomy and flexibility while maintaining strong interpersonal skills as part of a team. Troubleshoot problems and manage legal workload effectively. Support SQE candidates through qualifying work experience where appropriate. We are committed to becoming a Government leader in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance legal operations and service delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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