Court of Protection Paralegal

Description:

My client is searching for a Court of Protection Paralegal to join their Sale, Trafford, Greater Manchester offices.

Key Purpose of Role

• To provide cost-effective administrative and secretarial support to the partner and other senior fee-earners in the team in the work of the department
• Undertake certain elements of fee-earning work under supervision but not as a designated matter handler.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing paralegal support to the Court of Protection Team
• Supporting existing Paralegal with client unoccupied property inspections
• Attending on client property clearances, lock changes
• Liaising with estate agents and other professionals
• Preparing detailed and accurate file notes

Desirable skills

• Fee Earning Experience
• Court of Protection Experience
• Experience using Proclaim or a case management system
• Ability to keep Accurate time recording
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed file notes
• Experience dealing with vulnerable clients

Miscellaneous

• Carry out any other duties as appropriate to the nature of the post as required
• Attend staff and departmental meetings as required
• Undergo such training as might be appropriate for the role
• Uphold the aims and principles of all the firm’s policies
• This list is not exhaustive and may vary

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday and 8 Bank holidays
• A contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• tech scheme
• healthcare cash plan
• flexible working hours

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful