At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Court of Protection team with client finances and administration tasks.
- Company: Join a reputable firm dedicated to client service and professional growth.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for travel and skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in clients' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
This is a full‑time role based in our Leicester office working with our national Court of Protection team (COP team). The role may require some travel to the Leeds and Birmingham offices and also to client homes. A full UK driving licence and use of a car would be advantageous.
Main purpose of role
To support our national Court of Protection team in their management of client finances and affairs and deliver great client service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the national Court of Protection team on a large caseload of professional and panel deputyship files and associated Court of Protection applications such as statutory wills and appointment of trustees and administration of the estate of the Deputy’s clients.
- Carry out administration tasks to include but not limited to:
- Filing of correspondence, documents and notes on case files.
- Maintaining the filing system of all case files.
- Archiving files subject to the supervision of the appropriate case handler.
- Assisting with printing, saving to case and copying of all documents and preparing correspondence.
- Scanning and allocating post to case plans.
- Copying, scanning and printing for case handlers.
- Taking telephone messages for case handlers.
- Assisting in preparation of document bundles.
- Printing out various documents.
- Opening new files including performing necessary checks and set up.
- Managing and processing payments on behalf of clients.
- Preparation of bills.
- Managing the preparation of files for costing and managing the process through to issue of the fixed cost certificate.
- Completing input of financial information into annual accounts from monthly bank statements and reconciling transactions.
- Managing Court deadlines for annual reports.
- Travel to and attend upon clients if required.
- Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to.
- Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures.
- Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values.
Administration Assistant in Leicester employer: Weightmans
At Weightmans, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Our Leicester office provides a dynamic environment where Administration Assistants can thrive, with opportunities for travel and engagement with clients, ensuring a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. We are committed to employee development, providing training and resources to help you excel in your role while upholding our core values of integrity and excellence.
