Paralegal - Court of Protection (6149)
Irwin Mitchell LLP, Bristol, VA, United States
Court of Protection & Public Law/Human Rights
The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and other affairs of those individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves. As one of the UK’s leading firms of solicitors, we have a dedicated and experienced team who specialise in all matters relating to the Court of Protection. Our team helps clients who are responsible for managing someone else’s affairs, those who are concerned about the ability of someone else to manage their own affairs or another person’s affairs and clients who may be concerned about their own ability to manage their affairs.
Your Role
Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients.
Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.
About You
Previous Paralegal experience, preferably in Court of Protection.
Great communication and organisational skills.
A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach.
Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.
Benefits
25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
Generous and flexible pension schemes.
Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
Flexible by Choice programme, giving colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
Equal Opportunity Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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Your Role
Taking instructions from clients and assist with the giving of legal advice, including obtaining evidence and, where appropriate, to achieve appropriate resolutions for the clients.
Achieve time recording and fee income targets to ensure profitable working.
Attend and contribute to team/practice area meetings and comply with directions/decisions made to ensure team objectives achieved.
Keep up to date with changes in relevant law and practice and attend appropriate training events to ensure up to date legal knowledge and best practice.
About You
Previous Paralegal experience, preferably in Court of Protection.
Great communication and organisational skills.
A friendly, enthusiastic and can‑do approach.
Empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.
Benefits
25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday.
Generous and flexible pension schemes.
Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
Flexible by Choice programme, giving colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
Equal Opportunity Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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