Court of Protection Paralegal

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Court of Protection paralegal to join an outstanding full-service law firm based in Newcastle. The firm has been servicing its clients for over 125 years, and they are looking to hire a paralegal with either private practice or local authority court of protection experience, who can support the Court of Protection team. This role will be suitable for a paralegal who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal.

The Role

Joining the Court of Protection team, you will be supporting fee earners with their Court of Protection caseloads. The team work on various matters including deputyship, vulnerable adults, brain injuries and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting court of protection applications including deputyship orders, statutory wills, gifting applications)
• Preparing supporting documents such as capacity assessments
• Assisting on preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney
• Liaising with clients, their families, social workers and medical professionals
• Maintaining and updating client files
• Conducting legal research

About You

• Previous and significant experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal within a Court of Protection team (this must be within private practice or within local authority)
• Someone who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Law
• Experience using case management systems
• Experience of conducting legal research on mental capacity, health and welfare decisions, and case law development

What's in it for you?

• 28 days holidays plus additional bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Good career progression opportunities
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan

If you are interested in this Court of Protection Paralegal role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.