Court of Protection Paralegal, Birmingham, Excellent Benefits, Partner Exposure, Career Progression - #2193296

Court of Protection Paralegal, Birmingham | Excellent Benefits | Partner Exposure | Career Progression

The Firm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Court of Protection Paralegal to join the growing department of a highly regarded, award-winning national law firm in Birmingham.

With an established presence across England and a strong reputation for handling complex and sensitive legal matters, the firm offers an attractive opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a specialist area of law.

The Court of Protection department advises vulnerable individuals and their families on the management of property and financial affairs, including complex and high-value deputyship matters.

The firm is continuing to invest in its specialist departments and places a strong emphasis on professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain greater responsibility, develop their technical knowledge and progress within a supportive team.

The Role

• Working closely with experienced Court of Protection Solicitors and Partners, assisting with the management of complex and high-value deputyship matters.
  
  
• Supporting the management of property and financial affairs for vulnerable individuals who lack capacity to make decisions independently.
  
  
• Preparing Court of Protection applications, drafting legal documentation and dealing with correspondence.
  
  
• Assisting with financial budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and preparing deputyship accounts.
  
  
• Liaising with clients, family members, care providers, case managers and financial advisers.
  
  
• Supporting senior lawyers with the ongoing management of clients' financial affairs, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central to the work undertaken.
  
  
• Maintaining accurate records, managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant Court of Protection procedures.
  
  
• Gaining valuable exposure to more complex matters whilst developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
  
  

You

• Previous experience working as a Court of Protection Paralegal or within a Court of Protection department.
  
  
• An understanding of deputyship matters and the management of property and financial affairs.
  
  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  
  
• Excellent communication and client care skills, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals and their families.
  
  
• A professional, empathetic and approachable manner.
  
  
• Someone who is enthusiastic about developing their expertise and building a long-term career within Court of Protection work.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday.
  
  
• Training and professional development opportunities.
  
  
• Employee assistance programme and death-in-service cover.
  
  
• Paid charitable volunteering leave.
  
  
• Regular staff events and additional employee benefits, subject to applicable eligibility conditions.
  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Are you currently working in Court of Protection but finding that your role offers limited exposure to more complex matters or opportunities to develop your technical knowledge?

Perhaps you are looking for a firm where you can work more closely with experienced solicitors and partners, gaining the experience needed to take the next step in your career?

This opportunity offers the chance to become involved in genuinely interesting, high-value Court of Protection matters within an established national practice.

One of the real attractions of the position is the opportunity to work directly alongside senior lawyers, developing your understanding of complex deputyship work and gaining valuable experience in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable clients.

For someone looking to build a long-term career in Court of Protection, this offers an excellent combination of quality work, professional development and a supportive working environment.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal.