Court of Protection Paralegal
Greater Manchester – £23,500 - £30,000
Court of Protection Team – ParalegalLocation: Manchester
Sector: Court of Protection
Make a Real Difference with Your Legal Career
Douglas Scott are working with a national law firm that are on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their Court of Protection team.
In this unique role, you’ll support clients who lack the mental capacity to make decisions, helping them and their families navigate critical and sensitive matters. If you’re ready to make an impact while working in one of the most rewarding areas of law, this could be the perfect fit!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assisting solicitors with case management, including drafting correspondence, reports, and statements.
- Handling property and affairs work, managing cash flow, arranging payments, and maintaining meticulous transaction records.
- Acting as a key liaison with clients, families, medical professionals, social workers, and other stakeholders.
- Preparing court applications and ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and SRA Code of Conduct.
- Be part of meaningful work that directly impacts lives.
- Collaborate with a talented, supportive, and passionate team.
- Gain expertise in a niche area of law while advancing your career.
- Experience: Previous paralegal experience, especially in Court of Protection, Private Client, Mental Capacity, or Personal Injury is highly desirable.
- Passion: A genuine interest in Court of Protection and a commitment to supporting vulnerable clients.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to juggle deadlines with ease.
- Bonus Points: Hands-on experience with property and affairs work is a big plus!
- Work on high-quality, impactful cases that make a difference.
- Learn from some of the best in the industry.
- Enjoy a supportive environment where your growth and development matter.
Take your legal career to the next level and join a team where your work truly matters.
Apply today!
Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Court of Protection
- Type: Paralegal
- Salary: £23,500 - £30,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Greater Manchester
- Reference: 1132725
