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Court of Protection Paralegal

Court of Protection Paralegal

REALM RECRUIT • West Yorkshire
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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  • Join one of Yorkshire’s most specialist Court of Protection teams with direct access to complex, high-value work
  • Train alongside senior specialists with a genuine pathway to qualification and fee-earning
  • No billing targets: focus on quality, learning and making a real difference to vulnerable clients

If you’re looking for a paralegal role where you’ll gain specialist experience rather than simply supporting from the sidelines, this is an opportunity to build a career in one of the most rewarding areas of private client law.

You’ll join a highly regarded Court of Protection team that handles complex deputyship matters, financial investigations and sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals. From day one, you’ll work closely with experienced senior lawyers, learning through hands-on involvement rather than classroom-style training. You’ll support on high-value, often unique cases that many paralegals never have the opportunity to experience.

Over your first few months, you’ll develop a strong understanding of Court of Protection work while assisting with deputyship administration, financial assessments and court applications. As your confidence grows, you’ll begin managing your own supervised caseload, drafting legal documents, liaising with families and professionals, and developing the technical skills needed to progress into a fee-earning role.

This is a team that genuinely invests in its people. Whether your ambition is to qualify as a solicitor or become a specialist Court of Protection fee earner, you’ll receive the support, mentoring and practical experience needed to achieve your goals.

The culture is collaborative, friendly and refreshingly free from unnecessary pressure. There are no traditional billing targets, allowing the team to focus on delivering the highest standards of care and accuracy for clients who need it most.

Who we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in Private Client or a legal support role (essential)
  • Exposure to Court of Protection, Probate or Litigation work (desirable)
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident using Excel and working with financial information
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills and an empathetic approach
  • Calm, resilient and eager to develop within a specialist area of law


What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting senior fee earners on complex Court of Protection matters
  • Preparing court applications, legal documents and financial schedules
  • Assisting with deputyship administration
  • Carrying out financial assessments and spreadsheet-based calculations
  • Liaising with vulnerable clients, families and professional organisations
  • Maintaining accurate files and drafting correspondence
  • Supporting investigations into financial abuse, care fee disputes and recovery matters


Salary & Benefits

  • Direct training from highly experienced Court of Protection specialists
  • SQE and qualification support
  • Clear progression pathway from Paralegal to Fee Earner
  • Exposure to complex, high-value Court of Protection work
  • No billing targets
  • Flexible working arrangements following settling in
  • Meaningful work making a genuine difference to vulnerable clients


Contact Bill Szajna-Hopgood

📩 bill.szajnahopgood@realmrecruit.com
📞 03300 245 606

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