Court of Protection Paralegal in London

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Court of Protection Paralegal for a highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.

Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Court of Protection Background: The Court of Protection deals with matters concerning individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, including disputes over health and welfare, medical treatment, deprivation of liberty, and property and financial affairs. Our client, a leading nationwide law firm, is recognised for its client-focused approach and expertise in complex welfare disputes, deprivation of liberty, and section 16 and 21A applications. The team also supports children and young adults with additional needs in high-value personal injury and related proceedings. Working closely with colleagues across property and affairs, community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare, and public law, the department provides holistic representation. It regularly acts on instructions from the Official Solicitor, guiding clients and families through sensitive cases with the individual’s welfare at the centre of decision-making.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to your supervisor or Department Director.
• Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs.
• Assisting with case work on a variety of health and welfare Court of Protection matters including general welfare and deprivation of liberty challenges.
• Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Dealing with correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with file management.
• Handling new enquiries.
• Assisting with applications for public funding.
• Assist where required with business development to generate new work.

Key Skills Required:

• Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Court of Protection matters.
• A strong academic background with a Law degree.
• Legal experience as a Court of Protection Paralegal/Advisor.
• Clear understanding and application of Court of Protection.
• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.
• Committed team player, self-motivated and professional.
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.
• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company.

On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at the website.