Role Responsibilities
You will provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the Court of Protection and Deputyship team, working closely with colleagues and reporting to the Team Leader. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Entering and retrieving information using the firm's IT and case management systems.
- Processing approved payments from deputyship and designated client accounts on the instructions of the relevant File Handler.
- Carrying out monthly reconciliations of deputyship and designated client accounts.
- Providing administrative assistance with a caseload of execution-only Personal Injury Trusts.
- Opening and closing files, assisting with billing, scanning, filing and preparing outgoing post.
- Maintaining and updating Excel spreadsheets and other records accurately.
- Providing administrative support and cover to colleagues as directed by the Team Leader.
About You
This Court of Protection Administrator position would suit an organised, numerate and detail-focused person who enjoys being part of a team and handling confidential information carefully. You should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Good written and verbal communication skills and a professional, empathetic approach to clients.
- Strong numerical ability, attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Organisational and file management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and use your own initiative.
- Experience communicating with clients by telephone and face to face.
- A reliable, discreet, flexible and client-focused approach.
- Previous office administration experience and familiarity with electronic case management systems would be advantageous.
Salary and Benefits
The firm offers a practical benefits package alongside the opportunity to work within a specialist Court of Protection team. The successful Court of Protection Administrative Assistant will benefit from:
- Salary of up to £24,500 per annum, with an increase planned for April 2027 in line with the Voluntary Living Wage.
- Permanent, full-time employment, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown, with the annual leave allowance increasing to 21 days in January 2027.
- Hybrid working following probation reviews.
- Medicash healthcare cash plan and Perkbox employee benefits.
- Free car parking and a relaxed dress code.
- Weekly fruit basket and monthly breakfast.
- Workplace pension following three months' employment.
About the Law Firm
Our client is a Lexcel-accredited law firm providing Court of Protection, conveyancing and private client services. Its dedicated Deputyship team works with individuals, families and other professionals, with an emphasis on clear communication and client care. This opportunity has become available through internal progression, and the firm also highlights ongoing staff training and development.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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