Court Of Protection Paralegal
5 days ago
Upminster
Position: Court of Protection Paralegal - Previous Experience Requires Location: Upminster (No Hybrid) Salary: £32k - £35k About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Court of Protection Paralegal to join our specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in mental capacity law who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and reputable legal practice. You will work closely with fee-earners, clients, families, and professional deputies, assisting in matters relating to property and financial affairs, welfare applications, and ongoing deputyship management. Key Responsibilities • Assisting with Court of Protection applications, including deputyship, statutory wills, and trustee appointments, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, letters, and forms, • Managing a caseload under supervision and maintaining accurate file records, • Liaising with clients, vulnerable individuals, family members, care providers, and third parties, • Supporting the preparation of bills, accounts, and financial management documents, • Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with developments in mental capacity law, • Providing general administrative support to the Court of Protection team About You Essential: • Experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, within Court of Protection, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Ability to work with vulnerable clients with sensitivity and professionalism, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems, • Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Court of Protection practice, • Experience working with professional deputies or private client matters, • Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g., LPC/SQE)