Job Description

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The Firm

Anthony Gold is a successful firm, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. Based in London, we have a national reputation and are a leading Legal 500 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. This is an exciting opportunity to excel and progress in a role within Anthony Gold, a firm that actively strives to be the best in the industry and is committed to the development of its people.

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The Role

As a Paralegal, you will work with a team of partners, solicitors, and paralegals in Anthony Gold's Court of Protection department.

Your role will include the following, but additional tasks may be added as appropriate for the role:



To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients. To assist, where requested, in the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision. Take notes in client meetings. Attend clients at hospitals, care homes and in their home. Make regular payments to clients and keep accurate schedules of these payments. Also forecast forward spending and creating of budgets. Day-to-day contact with clients and their individual lifestyle requirements. Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate. Work as a part of a team under the supervision of a Partner of the firm. May also receive cases from several Partners and solicitors within the team. Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients. Produce plain English letters, witness statements, court applications, and other documents as required. Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm's terms of business and office manual. Continue to develop your legal ability
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Person Specification

Able to work to tight deadlines Good Microsoft skills particularly word and excel. Good customer focus Flexible and proactive approach with 'can do' attitude Works well under pressure Organised and able to prioritise Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work with figures
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Qualifications

Degree in Law and previous experience working in a Court of Protection role

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Benefits

Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Income Protection Contributory Pension Discretionary annual staff bonus Reduced gym membership Season Ticket Loan * 23 days holiday plus an additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays, which increases to 28 days over a period of 5 years.