Court of Protection Paralegal

Our specialist and highly regarded Court of Protection team is looking for a Paralegal to join them and work on a busy and varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the routine management of deputyship and personal injury trusts with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior team members (with a focus on litigating and substantial settled cases)
• Liaising with clients, their families, case managers and other professionals and handling all matters with appropriate sensitivity
• Working closely with the firm's Personal Injury and Medical Negligence solicitors on litigating cases
• Assisting senior team members with complex cases
• Drafting applications to the Court of Protection
• Drafting annual Deputy Reports
• Co-ordinating interim billing and the detailed assessment of our professional costs
• Keeping accurate records and managing files efficiently
• Dealing with relevant administrative tasks

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong academics
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
• Strong client focus and excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Team player
• Enthusiasm and proactivity
• Previous experience as a Paralegal in an established Court of Protection department would be highly advantageous

What We Offer:

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. Our hybrid working model and open plan workspaces encourage a sense of camaraderie.
  Comprehensive and Flexible Benefits Package: Our offering includes private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Modern Office Space: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields, with views of the entire City.
• Training and Development: We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your career with our people development and IT training teams.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher:

At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.

Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's recruitment team, who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence, and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

For accessibility information on our Manchester offices, visit out website.

Recruitment process:

• An online application form (completed by clicking the apply now button) and CV submission.
• 20-30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
• The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
• For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
• Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us.

Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.