Paralegal - Court of Protection

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We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.

Court of Protection Overview

The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and personal affairs for individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. As one of the UK's leading law firms, we have a highly regarded team specialized in Court of Protection matters. We support:

• Clients managing the affairs of others
• Individuals concerned about someone else's capacity
• Clients seeking support with their own decision making capacity

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing

This is a busy and fast paced role, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and assist in delivering legal advice, including gathering evidence and progressing matters toward resolution
• Manage caseload tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client care
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to support profitable working
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, supporting delivery of team objectives
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments and attend training to maintain best practice and technical knowledge
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and colleagues

About You

• Previous experience working in a legal environment or undertaking legal-related work, preferably as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Previous experience in Court of Protection work
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload with accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive, positive, and "can do" approach
• Empathy and compassion, with the ability to support clients in sensitive situations
• Demonstrable interest in mental capacity law or related practice areas
• Experience liaising with vulnerable clients and external professionals, including healthcare providers and support networks

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.