Court Of Protection Paralegal (Permanent)

Our client is a leading regional firm with a number of offices throughout the south. Their private client team has a really good reputation and deals with general wills, trusts and probate as well as court of protection specific work. Currently they are looking to recruit a court of protection paralegal to join this team.

This great role with see you handling the day to day management of the financial and other general affairs of individuals under Court of Protection deputyship orders and Powers of Attorney.

You will be Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person in relation to all day to day aspects of managing the affairs of vulnerable people; Paying invoices; Monitoring and reviewing care arrangements; Monitoring and reviewing clients' financial matters; Dealing with the assessment of costs on Court of Protection matters; Preparing applications to the Court of Protection; Preparing annual attorney/deputyship accounts. Client visits and limited drafting of legal documents will be required.

As a result you will manage a busy caseload, under supervision of an Associate Solicitor, solicitor and partner as required, dealing with a wide range of general management files and supporting role on Court application files to include - principally Court of Protection and Power of Attorney general financial management files (paying bills, reviewing accounts, ensuring deadlines are met, liaising with general non-technical carer and client enquiries), completion of Court of Protection accounts, and general administration of the files and costs assessments, under supervision.
You should have a previous experience working in a law firm, public sector of maybe for a charity dealing with court of protection or private client work, such as wills, trusts and probate. Good time management skills and the ability to organise and handle a busy caseload with demanding clients.
Please apply as directed, if interested. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact David Holden on [Removed] or email [Email Removed]

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