Court of Protection Paralegal - Competitive salary - Full or Part time
15 days ago
Tunbridge Wells
I’m working with a well-regarded law firm in Kent that’s looking to bring in an experienced Legal Executive or Paralegal to join their established Court of Protection team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in Private Client or Court of Protection work who’s looking for a role with real client involvement and responsibility. \n What’s nice about this position is the nature of the work itself. It’s very client-focused and requires a genuinely empathetic approach, so it would suit someone who enjoys building relationships and making a difference through the work they do. The role itself \n You’ll be part of a respected Court of Protection team, supporting on a range of matters and taking an active role in client care. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Building and maintaining relationships with clients and referrers\n, • Managing client care from initial instruction through to file closure\n, • Handling the financial aspects of matters\n, • Maintaining strict confidentiality of client and firm information\n, • Supporting the wider team with duties as required\n\n There may also be occasional client visits, so some travel will be involved. Who this would suit \n\n • An experienced Legal Executive or Paralegal\n, • Background in Private Client or Court of Protection work\n, • A strong communicator, both written and verbal\n, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail\n, • Someone empathetic, patient, and client-focused\n, • Able to manage workloads and deadlines effectively\n, • IT proficient, including MS Office and audio typing\n, • A driver with access to a car\n\n What you’ll get in return \n \n\n • A role with meaningful client interaction and responsibility\n, • Flexibility with full-time or part-time working options\n, • A supportive, close-knit team environment\n, • The chance to specialise further within Court of Protection work\n, • A competitive salary based on your experience\n, • A stable, well-established firm with a strong local reputation\n\n This is a great option for someone who enjoys client-focused work, wants to build on their existing experience, and is looking for a supportive team where they can develop long term. \n \n \n