Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Court of Protection - Manchester)

Fletchers Group

Aug 9

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Manchester

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:
Excellent customer care skills gained through working in a high stakes environment, particularly dealing with all clients and stakeholders in a professional, empathetic, and courteous manner.
Excellent teamwork skills - Working productively with colleagues in a professional, efficient, and courteous way.
Excellent time management i.e., the ability to complete given tasks within an acceptable timescale, to work within any reasonably given deadlines and to time record.
The ability to work in an organised way, prioritising work appropriately.
The ability to apply initiative and forward thinking.
Flexible approach & keen attention to detail.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Experience in dealing with vulnerable or demanding clients.
A previous career in accounting/finance/banking/insurance/care or mental health.
Previous experience in Private Client and Court of Protection work.
A-levels or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Work closely with a file handler to manage a caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, both before and after the settlement of the PI claim.
Be the day-to-day point of contact for clients with brain injuries and their families, carers and other professionals, escalating issues to the file handler if required. This contact is by phone, email, and letter.
Prepare best interest decisions for the Directors for approval around big decisions eg house purchase, cars, investments etc.
Complete and maintain comprehensive schedule of assets, income and expenditure and reviewing the sustainability of finances on all matters. If required, prepare documents for funds for investments and withdrawals.
Arrange and monitor payments within the agreed budgets. Check invoices against budgets and for compliance with terms and conditions, and ensure legal bills are settled swiftly.
Financial reconciliation of all accounts, including the preparation of annual OPG reports including fee estimate.
Organise and prepare meeting pack for annual review meeting (up to date SAIE, memo on present issues, agenda), complete the follow up actions from meeting.
Obtain quotes for, arrange, and renew insurances.
Communicate spending information to litigators and liaise about interim payments.
Apply for relevant benefits.
Draft simple wills.
Liaise with support workers, family and case managers on payroll issues and authorise payment of wages, NI contributions and pension contributions.
Open files and completing screens on Proclaim, including ensuring key dates are recorded and important documents are on file. Carrying this forward from previous matters where appropriate. Circulate deputy order to all assets holders when it is first received.
Maintenance and administration of the Private Client Department precedent documents.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Court of Protection) based in Manchester.

What kind of law does Fletchers Solicitors specialise in?

Fletchers Solicitors specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence law.

Is prior experience in Private Client and Court of Protection work required?

While experience in Private Client and Court of Protection work is desirable, it is not mandatory.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Main responsibilities include managing a caseload of Deputyship and Trustee matters, communicating with clients, preparing financial documents, organizing meetings, and assisting with insurance arrangements.

What essential skills are needed for this position?

Essential skills include excellent customer care, teamwork, time management, organization, initiative, and attention to detail.

How many hours a week is this position?

This position requires a 35-hour working week.

What are the benefits offered by Fletchers Solicitors?

Benefits include a bonus scheme, 35 days holiday per year, a pension scheme, life assurance, Medicash policy, enhanced maternity/paternity schemes, flexible working, and various social events.

What type of environment does Fletchers Solicitors promote?

Fletchers Solicitors promotes an inclusive and diverse working environment where everyone can thrive.

Is previous experience dealing with vulnerable clients beneficial for this role?

Yes, previous experience dealing with vulnerable or demanding clients is considered beneficial for this role.

How can applicants find more information about Fletchers Solicitors?

Applicants can find more information by visiting the Fletchers Solicitors website at https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us.

Fletchers Group

A group of specialist legal teams, specialising in medical negligence, serious injury, cycle and motorcycle accidents.

Law

Industry

501-1000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our mission is simple: Help rebuild the lives of people who have suffered serious, life changing injuries. Our goal is for them to have the very best possible life after injury. We do this, not only through the case work we undertake for injured clients, but also through supporting charities, causes and organisations that share the same mission. We are a fast- growing business, underpinned by exceptional financial security through our owners Sun European Partners- one of the largest and most successful investors in the world. We have grown substantially over the years to a firm employing just under 600 people, however one thing has remained constant – our determination to do the best for victims of accidents, serious injury and medical negligence. To us, the most important thing about personal injury law is the individual at the centre of it all and our team who support them. We offer multiple routes to both legal and non-legal qualifications, many of which are fully funded and gained while you work. We are also fearlessly protective of our culture which empowers our team to succeed.