Court of Protection Paralegal - Streatham

Court of Protection Paralegal - Streatham

Streatham

Full-time

The Firm

Anthony Gold is a successful firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. This is an exciting opportunity to excel and progress in a role within Anthony Gold, a firm that actively strives to be the best in the industry and is committed to the development of its people.

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will work with a team of partners, solicitors, and paralegals in Anthony Gold's Court of Protection department.

Your role will include the following tasks, in addition to any other duties as required:

• Assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients.
• Provide legal advice to clients under supervision, taking notes in client meetings.
• Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and their homes.
• Make regular payments to clients and maintain accurate payment schedules, forecast spending and create budgets.
• Provide day to day contact with clients and respond to their individual lifestyle requirements.
• Manage confidential written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties.
• Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
• Work as part of a team under the supervision of a Partner.
• May also handle cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team.
• Provide efficient and friendly service to our clients.
• Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications and other documents as required.
• Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm's terms of business and office manual.
• Continuously develop your legal ability.

Person Specification

• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Good Microsoft skills particularly Word and Excel.
• 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

Qualifications

A degree in Law and previous experience working in a Court of Protection role is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Reduced gym membership
• Season Ticket Loan
• 23 days holiday plus an additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays, which increases to 28 days over a period of 5 years.