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Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK)We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Court of Protection team, which provides legal services to clients who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. You will assist our solicitors with various aspects of case management, such as drafting documents, conducting research, liaising with clients and third parties, and preparing court applications. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this complex and rewarding area of law. Previous experience within Court of Protection is essential for this role Key responsibilities Support solicitors with the day-to-day management of court of protection cases, including drafting correspondence, statements, reports, arranging payments, managing cash flow and keeping accurate records of transactions.Liaise with clients, their families, medical professionals, social workers, and other parties involved in the cases.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of case files and billing information.Comply with the firm''s policies and procedures, as well as the SRA Code of Conduct and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Essential skills and qualifications Previous experience of working as a paralegal in the court of protection or a related field.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.A genuine interest and passion for court of protection It''s extremely vital to have previous experience within property and affairs work in Court of Protection, however, we would consider those who have a background within a related field such as Private Client, Mental Capacity or Personal Injury. What we offer in return: We have a wide range of core and voluntary benefits: Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)35 hours per week – Monday to Friday25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave up to 5 daysEmployee Referral scheme Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much moreEmployee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessionsGroup Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of a qualifying illness or injuryHealth and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much moreLife Assurance coverWorkplace pensionBenefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street storesDental InsuranceFree legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services Your Professional Development We will support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources. Our Values Like all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service. That''s why at Slater + Gordon we go further with our values. How we work is guided by the S+G Way. This means:

We do what we say we willWe don’t wait we createWe own it, we sort itWe respect and encourage each otherWe make time to live The S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews.

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