9:30 am - 5:30 pm and as required, flexible applications considered
Working week:
Monday - Friday
Department:
Private Client
Purpose of job:
To provide general assistance to the Court of Protection Team on Deputyship cases and Personal Injury Trusts within the Private Client Practice Area, to include liaison with the Clinical Negligence Practice Area.
The role will be one of general assistance within the Deputyship team. It will primarily involve assisting in the management of Court of Protection Deputyships on behalf of clients who have received a personal injury award and do not have the mental capacity to manage their own financial affairs. Additional assistance will also be required in relation to Trusts on behalf of clients with mental capacity. The role will involve various administrative tasks and document management.
Assisting with legal tasks related to Court of Protection matters
Case administration and document management, including the progression of applications to the Court of Protection
Preparation and maintenance of financial records and spreadsheets
Payment of invoices and organising insurance cover
Preparation of attendance notes, documents and court bundles
Managing correspondence with clients, solicitors, and third parties professionally and confidentially
Liaising with accountants, financial advisors, utility providers, banks and other professionals as and when required
Ordering of equipment and arrangement of privately funded therapies for clients with acquired brain injuries
Preparation of bills, maintenance of billing records and preparation of annual tax returns
Management of the billing process including liaison with internal/external costs draftsmen and the SCCO
General file administration and organisation
Other reasonable ad hoc responsibilities as and when required.
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