Job Description

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Paralegal

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

HJ0365



This vacancy is open to direct applications only.
Any approaches via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at
this time.

Background

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Paralegal to join our Court of Protection team in Manchester.



The Court of Protection department is a
specialised department dedicated to dealing with the management
of the property and financial affairs together with health and
welfare decisions of people who lack the ability to deal with
these matters themselves.



Our Court of Protection Deputies work
closely with families and carers to ensure that the pressures and
additional stresses of looking after the individualspersonal
finances are removed. We ensure that contact and liaison is
maintained, and decisions taken by us are understood and in the
best interests of the individual.

The role

Duties will include:
Assisting with Court of Protection applications. Liaising with the client and other departments within the firm in relation to conveyancing, employment, private client and family matters. Dealing with the financial aspects of individual lives, ensuring appropriate financial planning and assessments is undertaken. Instructing and liaising with professionals including Case Managers and Therapy Staff. Arranging for care, facilities and maintenance organisations to visit the client Communicate effectively with clients, their families and healthcare professionals Assisting in the running of the trusts and supporting the trustees in decisions made for the beneficiaries.




The role will involve communication with
clients via the telephone and in person; therefore, excellent
interpersonal skills are essential along with a good telephone
manner. You might be expected to travel to meet clients and
their families.



The successful candidate will be organised,
responsible and a good team player.



This role would ideally suit law graduates
or those with transferrable experience.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a client centred,
forward-thinking, diligent, enthusiastic individual who can bring
a dynamic and vibrant approach to the role.



The ideal candidate will also have
excellent client care skills in order to deal with sensitive
issues involving emotional and vulnerable clients.