Paralegal - Court of Protection

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Location:

Southport/Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Reading/Birmingham/Hybrid (any of these locations considered)

Salary: £24,000-£35,000 DOE

Join our dynamic Court of Protection team at Fletchers Solicitors, where we are proud to provide expert legal support to some of the most vulnerable individuals in society. We're currently looking for a passionate and organised Paralegal to assist in managing the affairs of clients who lack mental capacity, many of whom are navigating life after significant personal injury or clinical negligence.

As a Paralegal in our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of client care while supporting the administration of Deputyships and Trusts. You will help ensure that substantial compensation awards are managed prudently and in the best interest of our clients. Experience working with clients with brain injuries and an empathetic, client‑focused approach are essential for this role.

We offer flexible hybrid working, comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture where professional development is encouraged and recognised.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in people’s lives while building your legal career in a leading national firm, we’d love to hear from you.

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with options to purchase up to 3 extra days per year and to earn 3 days after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

• Work closely with a file handler to manage a caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, both before and after the settlement of the PI claim.
• Be the day‑to‑day point of contact for clients with brain injuries and their families, carers and other professionals, escalating issues to the file handler if required. This contact is by phone, email, and letter.
• Prepare best‑interest decisions for the Directors for approval around major decisions such as house purchase, cars, investments, etc.
• Complete and maintain a comprehensive schedule of assets, income and expenditure and review the sustainability of finances on all matters. If required, prepare documents for funds for investments and withdrawals.
• Arrange payments and monitor against the agreed budgets. Check invoices against budgets and for compliance with terms and conditions, and ensure legal bills are settled swiftly.
• Financial reconciliation of all accounts, including the preparation of annual OPG reports with fee estimates.
• Organise and prepare meeting packs for annual review meetings and complete the follow‑up actions from the meeting.
• Obtain quotes for, arrange and renew insurances.
• Communicate spending information to litigators and liaise about interim payments.
• Apply for relevant benefits.
• Liaise with support workers, family and case managers on payroll issues and authorise payment of wages, NI contributions and pension contributions.
• Open files and complete screens on Proclaim, ensuring key dates are recorded and important documents are on file. Carry forward these from previous matters where appropriate, circulating deputy orders to all asset holders when first received.
• Maintain and administer the Private Client Department precedent documents.

• Excellent customer care skills – dealing with all clients and stakeholders in a professional, empathetic and courteous manner.
• Excellent teamwork skills – working productively with colleagues in a professional, efficient and courteous way.
• Excellent time management – the ability to complete tasks within acceptable timescales, to work within reasonable…