Legal Assistant - Court of Protection - Swansea

Due to the expansion of our busy Court of Protection team, we have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to embark on a career as a Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will provide support to the professional deputies to assist our clients by managing their property and financial affairs whilst helping them with their day-to-day needs.

No experience is required as full training will be provided but as all the team’s clients are vulnerable and most have suffered traumatic brain injuries or have neurological conditionals caused by disease or illness, we are looking for someone with a patient and compassionate nature who is comfortable with dealing with the varying needs of those clients.  the nature of this role would ideally suit a confident and organised individual who has a ‘can do’ attitude and enjoys interacting with people. 

The role is extremely varied and will involve such tasks as:

  • Assisting with applications to the COP to appoint both lay and professional deputies
  • General financial administration including arranging payment of invoices and utility bills
  • Liaising with families, care professionals, case managers and financial advisors
  • Ensuring clients receive all state benefits available to them
  • Assisting with the sale and purchase of properties
  • Arranging repairs/adaptations to properties
  • Organising and renewing insurance policies
  • Financial reconciliation of bank accounts including the preparation of cash flows
  • Purchasing everyday items including specialist equipment
  • Providing general assistance to directors, solicitors and legal advisors in the team

The successful candidate should have:

  • Excellent time management, administration and organisation skills
  • An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the OPG Deputy Standards would be preferred, but this is not essential as full training can be provided
  • Competent in drafting legal documents
  • The  ability to handle a busy and varying workload
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish good working relations
  • The ability to work at a professional level
  • A commitment to team goals and personal development

Why join the team at JCP?
You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Employer pension contribution of 4%
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Internal training and career development opportunities

Read more about our Team JCP benefits here.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce including those with a disability and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

If you feel you are the right person to fulfil this role, please send your CV and covering letters to Emma James, HR Officer, JCP Solicitors, Venture Court, Valley Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea SA6 8AH or email to: recruitment@jcpsolicitors.co.uk. This vacancy closes on Friday 13 December 2024*.

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.