The Firm

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.