COURT OF PROTECTION PARALEGAL

Court of Protection Paralegal – Manchester

COURT OF PROTECTION PARALEGAL - MANCHESTER

Paralegal – Court of Protection – This top 100 law firm is looking for a paralegal, ideally with some experience of court of protection work, to join its Manchester team. The department will also consider talented university or LPC graduates who are looking to make a positive start to their career with a leading commercial firm.

AT A GLANCE

• Job title: Paralegal
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £17,000 - £25,000
• Reports to: Partner – Head of department
• Previous Experience: Previous of experience of supporting fee earners in progressing cases through the Court of protection and drafting relevant documentation would be beneficial. However, the team is also considering graduates, fresh from university or law school who possess ambition and attention to detail necessary to develop.

COURT OF PROTECTION

The Court of Protection is the judicial authority which presides over matters where individuals do not have sufficient mental capacity to make decisions for themselves with regard to their own financial matters. This could be due to the fact that a given individual has severe learning disabilities or has developed dementia in old age.

In terms of day-to-day responsibilities, the successful applicant will support more senior fee earners in progressing cases through the Court of Protection. You will also hone your drafting skills in relation to drafting court documentation or other documents such as enduring or lasting Powers of Attorney as well as conducting research where necessary.

It is worth also noting that this team also works closely with other areas of the Private Client Practice Group involved with administering trusts and financial planning.  

PREFERRED APPLICANTS

Candidates should be bright, have excellent prioritisation skills and be able to work to tight court deadlines where necessary. The team is interested in meeting those who have gained experience of the Court of Protection as well as graduates or LPC students who have an excellent academic record and are looking to progress.