Court of Protection File Handler

We have a new vacancy for an experienced file handler to join this award-winning Court of Protection team (property & financial affairs) in Manchester.

The vacancy is due to continued growth of new work in our Court of Protection team and so a new file handler would be managing new deputyships from receipt of deputy appointment Order, with exciting opportunities to progress as the role and team continues to grow.

The Department & Work:

• The Court of Protection (CoP) department is nationally recognised as one of the largest, specialist and most diversified CoP teams in the country.
• All team members are experts, specialising solely in property and financial affairs CoP work, going above and beyond for their clients.
• The team work with almost all types of vulnerable adults, including those with the most profound injuries or illnesses and significantly reduced life expectancy.

This includes:

• Mental health illness
• Learning difficulties
• Age-related degenerative conditions such as dementia
• Acquired brain injuries or traumatic brain injuries
• Substance abuse
• Psychological injury and post-traumatic stress disorder
• Disabilities as a result of clinical or other negligence
• Birth injuries such as palsy and other cerebral hypoxia.

The role will involve:

• Running your own varied caseload of deputyships either arising from 1) personal injury or clinical negligence claims (pre- and post-settlement) and/or 2) deputyships from the OPG panel and local authority.
• Carrying out Grade C work on a broad range of deputyships matters, supporting Grade B senior file handlers and working closely with the deputies.
• Delegating to and being supported by Grade D paralegals.
• Supporting and protecting client’s needs on a wide range of issues including financial planning, management of their funds, assets, property and care arrangements.
• Working with families, therapists, case managers, social services and local authorities, care providers, government bodies, benefits agencies, financial institutions, and other professional bodies.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• 1+ years’ experience in COP, ideally running their own caseload. They can be a Solicitor/Legal Executive/experienced Paralegal/other experience as a file handler.
• A commitment to excellent client care and court of protection work.
• Able to set and manage client’s budgets and cash flow effectively.
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, including dealing directly with clients.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, cover letter transcript and writing sample.Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kean Smith for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful