Legal Caseworker COP

As Legal Caseworker you ll fulfil a fundamental role in undertaking routine case management including welfare benefit claims processing and payment of invoices administration of bank accounts arranging for income tax returns where necessary and updating Excel ledgers. You will also assist with applications to the Court of Protection for a Deputy to be appointed and other Court of Protection applications and liaise directly (by phone correspondence and in person) with clients and other professionals to progress client matters. You may potentially assist with client home visits arranging house insurance and occasional house searches where properties are unoccupied in connection with Deputyship Attorneyship or Probate Administration. You ll also work on files relating to estates administration and assist with the creation of Lasting Powers of Attorney registering the same with the Office of Public Guardian as well as registering enduring powers of attorney.

Ideally coming from a legal or professional services background with exposure to fee earning work/administration you will be an excellent team player with a positive cando attitude. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills you ll be committed to delivering high quality client service and have an eye for detail. The ability to work efficiently and organise your workload effectively managing multiple tasks is crucial.

You ll get a competitive salary 22 days holiday per year to start plus an additional three days at Christmas (and of course Bank Holidays) healthcare provision healthy work/life balance free of long hours and other perks.