Court of Protection Paralegal

About the role

<p><strong>THE ROLE &amp; TEAM</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Private Client team in Liverpool, supporting our specialist Court of Protection practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal with a strong background in Court of Protection work to continue developing their career within a highly regarded and collaborative team.</p><p>You will play a key role within our Private Client team, working closely with fee earners on a range of Court of Protection matters. The team manages financial deputyship cases and supports vulnerable clients and their families with sensitivity and care.</p><div><p>This is a hands-on role, offering exposure to complex and meaningful work, where your existing Court of Protection knowledge will be essential to supporting the team effectively.</p></div><p></p><p><strong><em>Agencies:</em></strong><em> </em><strong><em>We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li><p>Providing day-to-day support to fee earners on Court of Protection matters</p></li><li><p>Preparing and submitting Court of Protection applications and supporting documentation</p></li><li><p>Assisting with the preparation and filing of annual deputyship reports and returns</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with Court requirements and key deadlines</p></li><li><p>Liaising regularly with clients, families, the Court, and third parties in a professional and empathetic manner</p></li><li><p>Managing correspondence, file administration, and general case management tasks</p></li><li><p>Supporting billing processes and maintaining accurate records</p></li><li><p>Assisting the team in progressing matters in line with Court procedures and internal processes</p></li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Previous experience within Court of Protection is essential</strong></p></li><li><p>Prior experience in a Private Client team or similar environment</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of Court of Protection procedures and requirements</p></li><li><p>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills with a compassionate and professional approach</p></li><li><p>Proactive, collaborative, and keen to contribute to a supportive team environment</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:left;"><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><strong>BENEFITS</strong></span></p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Competitive Salary</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Flexible approach to working hours</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Hybrid working (2 days on site)</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Bupa/ Medicash</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Discretionary bonus opportunities</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Pension scheme</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Life Insurance &amp; Income Protection Insurance</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Additional discretionary annual leave days</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity &amp; Adoption Leave</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Career Development Opportunities</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program &amp; Support)&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>ABOUT US</strong></span></p><p>Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.</p><p>With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.</p><p>We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.</p>