Court of Protection Paralegal - London, United Kingdom - LR Legal Recruitment

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ROLE:
Court of Protection Paralegal


SALARY:
£27,500


LOCATION:
London Bridge


THE ROLE


As a Paralegal you will work with a team in the Court of Protection department, working in a team of Partners, Solicitors, and paralegals.

This role is for an initial contract of 2 years but can be extended.


JOB SPECIFICATION
Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:

  • To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients.
  • To assist where requested the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings.
  • Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home.
  • Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets.
  • Day to day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements.
  • Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties
  • Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
  • Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm.
  • May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team.
  • Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.
  • Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm's terms of business and office manual.
  • Continue to develop your legal ability

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Law and previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.
  • Studying for LPC or already have an LPC or SQE1.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Able to work to tight deadlines
Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel.
Good customer focus
Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude
Works well under pressure
Organised and able to prioritise
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work with figures
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