This job involves supporting our Court of Protection team in organising the financial affairs of vulnerable adults. The role is suitable for someone who is highly organised and is able to manage a varied caseload. We are looking for someone who wants to provide an efficient and compassionate service while enjoying the benefits of a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established, driven team that handles good-quality work.

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  • Dealing with day-to-day post.
  • Preparing posting slips to process payments for Fee Earner to action payments.
  • Updating ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Keeping files in a tidy, orderly manner.
  • Scanning all documents received into the matter and naming them appropriately.
  • Diarise important dates in Fee Earner’s diaries and central diaries for matters such as yearly visits.
  • Quarterly billing, other regular or important dates.
  • Opening new files for each deputyship year ensuring all information and documents transferred into the file.
  • Dealing with emails and reviewing with Fee Earner where appropriate.
  • Assisting with annual deputyship accounts.

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You would need…

  • Good organisational skills
  • A compassionate nature
  • The ability to work both individually and collaboratively
  • Great communication and IT skills
  • The ability to prepare reports and balance accounts

Ideally, you would also benefit from having experience in Court of Protection work.

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Our award-winning Private Client team is well-known across Worcestershire and handles a variety of different types of work, from writing wills to looking after clients through deputyships, to administrating estates and handling probate.

They are knowledgeable and great at what they do, often receiving testimonials from clients about their compassionate nature and willingness to do whatever they can to help. The members of our team are highly regarded in their field, such as Samantha Lloyd (Head of Private Client), who won the Worcestershire Law Society’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2022.

Private Client is always looking to take on new talent and support career development by offering paralegal courses and pathways to qualifying. We are always looking to improve our Private Client offering and by taking on a new member of our Court of Protection team, we will be able to continue providing an excellent level of service to more people.

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  • Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
  • Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
  • Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
  • Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.

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Enjoy the benefits of a career with us

We strive to make our firm a friendly, flexible and supportive place to work. That's why we have a range of benefits that our members of staff can take advantage of. Some of these include: 

Flexibility

Working within a flexible and supportive environment, including flexible working and parental leave arrangements.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site. We also contribute towards sight tests and cost of glasses.

Parking & location

Free, convenient parking at our city centre premises, including on weekends.

Discounts

Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.

Professional development

Professional development coaching, including webinars and CPD training. Opportunities for career development including apprenticeships.

Holiday

Holiday entitlement includes birthday as holiday, Bank Holidays, Christmas to New Year's. Entitlement rises with length of service.

Social events

Payday breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events. We also run seasonal events, such as our Christmas meal.

Charity & community

Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting multiple local charities. We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.

Pension & protection

Pension provision with auto-enrolment. Access to health insurance plans in certain roles.

About SME Solicitors

SME Solicitors is a well-established law firm located in the centre of Worcester, with a history dating back to 1840. We combine traditional values with modern practices to provide a personal and proactive service to our clients - many of whom have been with us for generations.

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We're dedicated to providing top-quality services to individuals, families and businesses.

As an independently owned and financed firm, we're acting in our clients' best interests.

Based in Worcester since 1840, we have a long and established history as part of the local community.

Highly accredited in several specialist areas, we've put the work in to provide better value and experience for our clients.

We provide ongoing support to several local charities, such as Redgate Sports.

We are proud of our fantastic team, with whom we share a commitment to excellence.


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We would be delighted to hear from you.

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