The firm is a successful practice, 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 200 firm who pride ourselves on providing a high level of client care. Recognising the importance of giving back to the communities in which we are based, we support local charities and provide advice clinics. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Income Protection
- Contributory Pension
- Discretionary annual staff bonus
- Discounted gym membership
- Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee referral scheme
- Maternity coaching
- 23 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increase to 28 days over a period of 5 years.
