The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for making decisions relating to the management of finances and personal affairs for individuals who lack the mental capacity to do so themselves.

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we have a highly regarded team specialising in Court of Protection matters. We support:

• Clients managing the affairs of others
• Individuals concerned about someone else’s capacity
• Clients seeking support with their own decision-making capacity

Your Role and What You'll Be Doing 

This is a busy and fast-paced role, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

You’ll be a key point of contact for our clients, many of whom have life-changing disabilities such as serious brain injuries, dementia, and mental health illnesses. You’ll help these individuals manage their financial affairs and work closely with the team’s Associates and Partners to ensure they have the right support at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and assist in delivering legal advice, including gathering evidence and progressing matters toward resolution
• Manage caseload tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client care
• Achieve time recording and fee income targets to support profitable working
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, supporting delivery of team objectives
• Keep up to date with relevant legal developments and attend training to maintain best practice and technical knowledge
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload, prioritising competing demands effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while using initiative to progress matters independently where appropriate.
• Empathy, professionalism and the ability to support clients in sensitive and sometimes challenging circumstances.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and case information.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Court of Protection work.
• Experience working with vulnerable clients or within a sensitive legal, healthcare or social care environment.
• Demonstrable interest in mental capacity law or related practice areas.
• Previous experience in a paralegal, legal assistant or similar legal support role.