Health and Welfare Court of Protection Paralegal

To provide legal and administrative support to solicitors handling Court of Protection Health and Welfare matters and ensuring clients receive high-quality, compassionate, and effective legal representation. A Health and Welfare Court of Protection Paralegal may assist with matters involving: Best interests decisions Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS and Liberty Protection Safeguards-related matters) Residence and care disputes Contact with family members Medical treatment decisions Serious medical treatment applications Safeguarding concerns Mental capacity assessments Challenges to local authority or NHS decisions. This is a rewarding area of law that combines legal analysis with direct client interaction, advocacy, and multidisciplinary working to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable individuals. Key Responsibilities Assisting solicitors with a caseload of Health and Welfare Court of Protection matters. Drafting court applications, witness statements, legal correspondence, attendance notes, and court bundles. Liaising with clients, family members, advocates, social workers, healthcare professionals, local authorities, and other agencies. Attending client meetings in hospitals, care homes, supported living settings, or clients'' homes. Assisting with preparing cases for hearings and conferences with counsel. Managing files, maintain accurate records, and comply with regulatory and file management procedures. Monitoring court deadlines and ensure timely filing of ..... full job details .....