Pro Bono Vulnerable Client Case Handler - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell
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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We're a national law firm with a local reach.

Our philosophy is 'Expert Hand, Human Touch' - something you'll find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams.

But, we're more than just a law firm - we're a team, working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs.

Whichever team you join, working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring.

We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things, and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

The work we do has been recognised in the awards we've won. We're committed to being even better, and our awards help to show we're on the right track.

We recognise that the office 9-5 isn't for everyone. That's why we've introduced 'Flexible by Choice'.

Whether it's working from home, in our offices, or a combination of the both, we trust each other to support our clients, colleagues and communities at the right time, in the right way.


Our Team


The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves.

As one of the UK's leading firms of solicitors, we have a dedicated and experienced team who specialise in all matters relating to the Court of Protection.


You'll join Partner Elizabeth Perry who provides expert evidence to budget future deputyship support costs for clients and whose clients have received multi-million pound settlements as a result of serious injury or medical negligence.

We help clients who are responsible for managing someone else's affairs, those who are concerned about the ability of someone else to manage their own affairs or another person's affairs and clients who may be concerned about their own ability to manage their affairs.


This is ideally a
Sheffield based role; we're keen to accommodate what's best for you, so we can be flexible on location however there will be a need to visit the Sheffield office regularly in the future.


"It is a privilege to work with our clients and support them in so many areas of their lives. In Court of Protection work we have the opportunity to build longstanding relationships with clients, helping them for many years. It's very rewarding to see the difference you can make to the lives of vulnerable individuals." - Elizabeth Perry


Your Role
If you enjoy being part of a successful, friendly and high-performing team, then this is the job for you.

You'll be a key point of contact for our clients, many of whom have life-changing disabilities such as serious brain injuries, dementia and mental health illnesses; you'll help these individuals to manage their financial affairs.

You'll work closely with the team's Associates and Partners to make sure our clients have the right support at all times.

This is a busy and fast-paced role, so you'll need to be able to work quickly and accurately, building strong relationships with your team and our clients.

You'll assist in providing quality legal advice to the firm's clients and will benefit from appropriate supervision and training. As a team, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our clients.

You're role will involve but is not limited to:

  • Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients.
  • Achieve time recording targets to ensure profitable working.
  • Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
  • Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.

What we'll need from you:


  • Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances
  • A friendly, enthusiastic and cando approach
  • Ideally, some previous Paralegal experience
  • Ability to multitask and be flexible

What we're looking for

  • Minimum one year experience working on Court of Protection cases
  • Enthusiasm, a cando attitude and willingness to contribute to the team
  • 5 GCSEs/O Level at Grade C or above (including Mathematics and English)
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Great accuracy and attention to detail
  • Practical experience in a similar role
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

What we can offer you

  • 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
  • Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid)
  • Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positiv
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