Overview
Court of Protection Paralegal Jobs in Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom at Bromleys Solicitors LLP
Title: Court of Protection Paralegal
Company: Bromleys Solicitors LLP
Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom
BROMLEYS SOLICITORS LLP
Court of Protection Paralegal (Grade D)
Department
Court of Protection Team
Responsible to
Head of Court of Protection
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Purpose of the Role
To provide fee-earning and administrative support to the Court of Protection Team, assisting with the effective management of Deputyship and Power of Attorney matters, while progressing towards handling elements of a supervised caseload.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist fee earners with case management
• Draft routine correspondence and documents
• Prepare Office of the Public Guardian annual reports
• Maintain and update case files
• Liaise with clients, families and third parties
• Support financial administration and reporting
• Progress routine elements of cases under supervision
• Ensure compliance with procedures and confidentiality
• Record time accurately and support billing processes
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
• Previous legal or paralegal experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
Desirable:
• Court of Protection or Private Client experience
• Experience of OPG reporting
• Law degree or working towards qualification
Personal Attributes
• Professional and client-focused
• High level of discretion
• Ability to manage priorities
• Proactive and willing to learn
Salary & Benefits
• Salary dependent on experience
• 23 days’ holiday plus loyalty scheme
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in service benefit
Progression
- Clear progression routes into Senior Paralegal or Qualified Fee Earner roles, including Trainee Solicitor and FCILEx.
