Court of Protection Paralegal Liverpool, England
Job description
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to gain experience in an area of Law that is niche in the North West.
Our COP team provide intensive training in your first few weeks as a Paralegal, so you are efficient and confident in your role.
The training doesn't stop there, as you will have full access to our all inclusive Learning Academy, which has courses that focus on personal development and professional development. Aside from this, we have a mentoring scheme and offer our routes to Law internally! We advertise our routes to Law firmwide, and you do not have to of been at the Jackson Lees Group for a certain length of time to apply.
YOU will be in the driving seat of your career. If this sounds good to you, please ask yourself;
Are you wanting to join an award-winning Law firm?
Do you want to use your legal knowledge to Make a Positive Difference?
Do you need a happy work life balance?
If Yes, then we are PERFECT for you!!
Who are we?
Jackson Lees Group is an award-winning, forward thinking law firm dedicated to making a positive difference to our clients in any way that we can, delivering a consistently excellent client experience.
Based in the heart of Liverpool with offices across the northwest, we are proud to offer a range of legal services to our clients. With a history dating back to 1889, Jackson Lees Group has established itself as one of the most reputable law firms in the northwest, representing clients in some of the most influential cases in British history, including the Hillsborough Inquests, the Manchester Arena Inquiry, and the ongoing Covid Inquiry.
What do we need?
Our Court of Protection team are dedicated to protecting the finances of society’s most vulnerable. You will be providing first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies. You will also act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services.
What do you need?
- Experience working in customer facing roles (ideally)
- Academic qualifications (but not essential)
- Computer Literate, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook
- Polite and friendly
- Ability to build long lasting relationships with Clients
- Trustworthy
Key Accountabilities
- Managing a caseload of work
- Supporting Lawyers
- Post
- Admin
- Case management
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive training and valuable expertise in handling complex cases that will stand your career in great stead for the future
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
- Referral bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- PayCare
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid working - up to three days at home per week.
- Full provision of home office equipment
- Unlimited access to training academy course
- Knowledge sharing, modern office environment
- Opportunities to gain qualifications (CILEX, SQE, Training Contracts)
Too good to be true?
Find out for yourself and APPLY!! Jackson Lees Group is committed to fostering an accepting and inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds.
We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool
