Court of Protection Paralegal

About the role

As a Court of Protection Paralegal, you will work closely with partners and experienced colleagues, supporting the management of client financial matters and deputyships. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy and consistency across a range of responsibilities, while also providing administrative and practical support on client matters.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with detail, takes pride in delivering high standards of client care, and is looking to build long-term expertise within a specialist area.

You will have responsibility for managing financial aspects of matters, alongside supporting the wider team on client affairs, estates and asset management.

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You will support a range of Court of Protection and private client activities, including: Managing client financial matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy Time recording, billing and debtor management Supporting deputyship accounts and related administration Assisting with client affairs, estates and asset management Managing incoming matters and diary coordination Providing administrative support across the team Supporting tax return preparation (including Income and Capital Gains Tax), where applicable

Partner-led, always You will work directly with partners and highly experienced colleagues from the outset, gaining exposure and insight that many fee earners take years to access. Quality of work Our work is complex, high-value and often bespoke, delivered to the standard clients would expect from much larger firms. A more balanced way of working We believe high-quality work should be delivered sustainably. Our approach to billing and your workload supports long-term career growth without compromising your wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident managing financial processes within a professional environment. You will: Have bookkeeping experience or experience working in a finance function managing client accounts Be confident using Microsoft Office and systems such as TaxCalc Be a clear communicator, comfortable working with colleagues and clients Be able to manage and prioritise your workload effectively Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Show a commitment to delivering excellent client care Apply for this role

Recognised in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, our Wills, Trusts & Tax team specialises in protecting the assets and wealth of high-net-worth individuals through inheritance and capital gains tax planning, the creation and management of trusts and by the preparation of tax efficient wills. You’ll be part of a high-performing team that works collaboratively and takes pride in delivering clear, thoughtful advice on complex personal matters. Get to know the team

We are not an ordinary law firm. We are proudly independent and known for our partner-led approach. Our ability to handle complex and bespoke matters, and the strength of our long-term client relationships sets us apart. Our work requires more than just technical expertise, it demands commercial understanding, clarity of thinking, and a commitment to delivering the right outcome for our clients. We encourage our solicitors to take ownership of their development, build meaningful client relationships, and broaden their expertise across a range of high-quality work.