Paralegal - Court of Protection

THE FIRM

Anthony Gold Solicitors is a long-established yet still growing law firm in the top 200 firms in England. We have decades of experience and a modern forward-looking approach and are now considered one of the leaders in our respected fields.

The ethos of our practice is simple yet effective, we are committed to doing what is best for our clients, through our expertise, personable approach, ability to build strong relationships and professionalism.

THE ROLE

As a Paralegal you will work with a team in the Court of Protection department of Anthony Gold, working in a team of Partners, Solicitors and Paralegals. 

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 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 

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Law and previous experience of working in a Court of Protection role.
• Studying for LPC or already have an LPC or SQE1.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Reduced gym membership 
• Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
• Season Ticket Loan
• 23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.