- Support solicitors with the day-to-day management of court of protection cases, including drafting correspondence, statements, reports, arranging payments, managing cash flow and keeping accurate records of transactions.
- Liaise with clients, their families, medical professionals, social workers, and other parties involved in the cases.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case files and billing information.
- Comply with the firm's policies and procedures, as well as the SRA Code of Conduct and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Previous experience of working as a paralegal, preferably in the court of protection or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A genuine interest and passion for court of protection
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Court of Protection Paralegal - Manchester, United Kingdom - Slater Gordon
Description
We are looking for a paralegal to join our court of protection department, which provides legal services to clients who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. You will assist our solicitors with various aspects of case management, such as drafting documents, conducting research, liaising with clients and third parties, and preparing court applications. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this complex and rewarding area of law.
Key responsibilities
Essential skills and qualifications
Please only apply for this role if you have Court of Protection experience.
Who are we?
Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.
Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.
At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company's future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.
Our core and voluntary Benefits:
· Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
· 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible and agile working environment
· 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
· Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
· Employee Referral scheme with payments up to £2000 per referral
· Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)
· Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP's, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more
· Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions
· Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury
· Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more
· Life Assurance cover
· Workplace pension
· Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores
· Dental Insurance
· Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services
Your Professional Development
We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.
