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Shoosmiths

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Client care and teamwork are essential.
  • You will assist with property and financial management for protected parties, case progression, account preparation, file management, client communication, and budgeting.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role ideally within a Court of Protection, Serious Injury or Private Client Team.
  • The successful candidate will have an excellent telephone manner, strong client orientation and professional approach.
  • Self-confidence and ability to demonstrate initiative.
  • Ability to grasp information quickly and easily.
  • Enthusiastic with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Good working knowledge of various applications – word, excel, outlook, digital dictation.
  • Excellent and accurate keyboard skills required.
  • Flexible with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and remain calm under pressure and find solutions.
  • Excellent presentation skills reflected in their work.
  • Able to integrate within a team as well as working on one’s own initiative.
  • Attention to detail and taking great care in respect of all correspondence and documentation.
  • A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail.
  • Exceptional organisational skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales.
  • Ability to deliver a quality service to both internal and external clients.
  • Excellent client care skills.
  • Strength of character to be able to deal with challenging and difficult situations.
  • Friendly, calm and helpful approach to dealing with queries.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting Head of Department and senior team members in the management of property and financial affairs for protected parties, including liaising with a number of professionals such as members of the litigation team, case managers, therapists and financial advisors.
  • Assisting with case progression and helping to make and progress to completion applications to the Court of Protection.
  • Assist with the preparation of and reconciling accounts and annual deputyship reports.
  • Overseeing payments to clients and third-party suppliers.
  • Understand financial budgets and budgeting of funds.
  • Preparation of Tax Returns.
  • Undertake file reviews.
  • General file administration (opening, set up and closing).
  • Managing paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Be available to proactively advise as well as respond to clients and assist others involved in case preparation by telephone and in person.
  • To manage correspondence quickly, courteously, and efficiently.
  • To develop rapport with clients and experts thereby assisting in delivering excellent client service.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Serious Injury Team?

The Serious Injury Team focuses on managing the financial affairs of individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions themselves, through the Court of Protection.

What qualifications are required for this paralegal role?

The successful candidate should have a minimum of a year's experience as a paralegal within a Court of Protection team, though consideration may be given to individuals with relevant skills and qualities even if they lack a legal background.

What are the key responsibilities of the paralegal in this role?

Key responsibilities include assisting in the management of property and financial affairs, case progression, preparing accounts and deputyship reports, overseeing payments, understanding budgets, and providing excellent client service.

Is experience in the legal field required for all applicants?

No, while experience in a legal context is preferred, consideration may also be given to candidates without a legal background who can demonstrate the necessary skills for this role.

What software skills are required for this position?

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of various applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and digital dictation.

How important is client interaction in this role?

Very important—there is a high level of client contact, mostly by telephone but also in person, aimed at providing an exceptional experience for clients.

What qualities are essential for success in this paralegal role?

Essential qualities include strong communication skills, initiative, attention to detail, organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle challenging situations effectively.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, there may be occasional travel required across the other offices and locations.

What type of environment does Shoosmiths foster for its employees?

Shoosmiths fosters a supportive team environment where individuals are empowered to be their authentic selves and are committed to excellence and innovation.

What benefits are offered to employees at Shoosmiths?

The firm offers a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits alongside competitive salaries, great working environments, and high-quality work opportunities.

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Shoosmiths

The law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and for our ability to focus on what matters.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1845
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Culture & Values

  • Focusing On What Matters

  • Delivering Together

  • Making a Difference

  • Being Ourselves