Court of Protection Paralegal

Description

Court of Protection Paralegal – Health & Welfare

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

A leading national law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their Health & Welfare Court of Protection team in Leeds City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regarded and supportive department, working alongside experienced solicitors on complex and rewarding matters.

Key Responsibilities:

*

Supporting solicitors with Court of Protection cases, primarily within the health and welfare remit.

*

Assisting with matters relating to Mental Capacity, including best interests decisions and challenges to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

*

Preparing legal documents and bundles for hearings.

*

Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.

*

Conducting legal research and drafting correspondence.

*

Managing and progressing your own caseload under supervision.

*

Ensuring compliance with legal aid procedures, including funding applications and cost management.

Requirements:

*

Previous experience as a paralegal, ideally within Court of Protection or public law.

*

Solid understanding of Legal Aid processes and experience working on legally aided matters.

*

Familiarity with deputyship applications, mental capacity law, and/or safeguarding matters is desirable.

*

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

*

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*

A genuine interest in health and welfare law, and supporting vulnerable individuals

Ad ID: 5416884710