WP Legal Search is working with a leading South East law firm to recruit an experienced Court of Protection Paralegal for its highly regarded CoP & Deputyship team in Tunbridge Wells.
The firm is long-established and has a strong reputation across the South East, London and nationally. Its Court of Protection team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and The Legal 500. It is also one of the largest CoP practices in the country by number and value of cases. The team advises on deputyships, personal injury trusts, statutory wills and lasting powers of attorney, and regularly handles cases involving acquired brain injury and large personal injury awards.
The role
You will support the specialist team on a varied and complex caseload, taking matters from instruction through to resolution. Your work will include:
- Deputyship administration and financial management for clients
- Preparing and progressing Court of Protection applications
- Annual reporting to the Office of the Public Guardian
- Building trusted relationships with clients, families, case managers and other professionals
- Working with other departments to secure the best outcomes for vulnerable clients
What they’re looking for
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Court of Protection Paralegal
- Sound knowledge of CoP procedures, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Code of Practice, the CoP Rules and Practice Directions
- Experience supporting vulnerable clients (acquired brain injury experience is highly desirable)
- Strong client care skills and an empathetic, approachable manner
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Good IT and numeracy skills, including Word and Excel, and accuracy with financial information
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, with regular collaboration in a modern Tunbridge Wells office
- Exposure to high-quality, complex Court of Protection work
- Genuine career development within one of the UK’s leading CoP teams
- A supportive culture focused on quality client care
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