Court of Protection Paralegal

Court of Protection Paralegal

The stellar Mental Health and Court of Protection specialist firm in the region is seeking an ambitious, experienced Court of Protection Paralegal to join its much-vaunted team. This role focuses on welfare and Section 21A matters, providing high-quality advice and representation to vulnerable individuals who lack capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing a Solicitor's busy workload on a one-to-one basis.
• Undertake client visits.
• Instruct Counsel.
• Draft applications and statements.
• Attend court hearings alongside the Solicitor.
• Ensure all work aligns with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Legal Aid requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable Court of Protection experience, ideally within welfare and Section 21A cases.
• Strong organisational, communication and case management skills.
• Experience of Legal Aid processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of a close knit team making a meaningful impact managing the highest quality of instructions. Get in touch today to find out more.