Court Of Protection Paralegal

My client is seeking a Court of Protection Paralegal to join their team in Manchester.

Previous experience in Court of Protection, specifically dealing with personal injury and clinical negligence matters is required.

The role will involve:

• Carrying out work on a broad range of deputyship and some personal injury trust matters, arising from both personal injury and clinical negligence both currently in litigation as well as having settled.  
• Grade D and/or some grade C work, within a sub-team of 6 within the wider department. Supporting the three file handlers (along with the other three paralegals) with their cases, as well as the opportunity to file handle themselves if experienced in COP and/or progress to this in due course.
• Day to day contact with clients and their families, dealing with their individual lifestyle requirements, providing practical advice and supporting and protecting their needs on a wide range of issues including financial planning, management of their funds and assets 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.
• Making regular payments to clients and third parties, keeping accurate schedules of income and expenditure, forecasting future spending and creating and maintaining budgets.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate: 

• A commitment to excellent client care and enthusiasm for Court of Protection work.
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including dealing directly with clients when required.
• Attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity detailed above, when you join the firm you get many benefits including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A one hour early finish, one Friday per month
• Two days a year to do charitable work
• The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all staff

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.