Court of Protection Paralegal

3 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time

The firm:

The firm is a successful practice, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, they have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 200 firm who pride themselves on providing a high level of client care. Recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which we are based, we support local charities and provide advice clinics.


The role:

As a paralegal, you will collaborate with a group of partners, solicitors, and paralegals in the Court of Protection department on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.


The following will be part of your role, however other duties might be added as needed:

-To support the delivery of legal and administrative services to customers.

-To provide clients with legal advice when asked, while being closely supervised.

-During client meetings, take notes.

-Visit patients in their homes, at assisted living facilities, and in hospitals.

-Pay clients on a regular basis and maintain precise payment schedules.

-Additionally, anticipate future expenditures and create budgets.

-Daily interactions with customers and their unique lifestyle needs.

-Handle customer communications both in writing and over the phone in a professional and private manner, additional solicitors and outside parties.

-When appropriate, assign and oversee tasks.

-Under the direction of a business partner, collaborate as a team.

-May also get cases from a number of the team's partners and solicitors.

-Offer our customers a prompt, amiable service.

-Create witness statements, court applications, plain English letters, and other documents as needed.

-Uphold the standards for client care outlined in the office manual and terms of business for the firm.

-Keep improving your legal skills.


Personal Specification:

Capable of meeting deadlines

strong proficiency with Microsoft, especially Word and Excel.

Excellent client service

A proactive, adaptable, and "can do" mentality

Performs effectively under duress

Organising and capable of setting priorities

Outstanding communication skills both in writing and speaking

Outstanding interpersonal abilities

Capacity to manipulate figures


Qualifications:

Degree in Law and previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.


Benefits:

-Competitive salary

-Private Medical Insurance

-Life Insurance

-Income Protection

-Contributory Pension

-Discretionary annual staff bonus

-Discounted gym membership

-Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers

-Season Ticket Loan

-Employee referral scheme

-Maternity coaching

-23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.



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