Court of Protection Fee Earner - Paralegal / Legal Executive / Solicitor - flexible location

Job summary

Support vulnerable clients by managing their property and financial affairs, including client funds, payments, records, and financial reporting. Prepare Court of Protection applications and legal documents, liaise with clients and professionals, attend meetings, and maintain compliant records while undertaking fee-earning work.

Job details

About Us Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year. Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services. A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. As well as being crowned Large Firm of the Year 2026 at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, we have also been named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index. THE ROLE This role would be joining Pryers, part of the Switalskis Group. We are looking for a Court of Protection Finance Fee Earner to join our established Court of Protection Property & Finance team. Previous experience in Court of Protection Property & Finance work is essential. Applications are welcomed from Paralegals, Legal Executives and Solicitors at all levels of experience. Working as part of a specialist team, you will support vulnerable clients by assisting with the management of their financial affairs and ensuring their best interests are protected. Key Responsibilities Supporting the management of clients' property and financial affairs. Preparing and submitting applications and documentation to the Court of Protection. Liaising with clients, families, deputies, case managers and external professionals. Managing client funds, payments and financial records. Preparing financial reports, reviews and schedules. Drafting correspondence and legal documentation. Attending client meetings and professional meetings where required. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and regulations. Assisting with billing and matter management. Undertaking a range of fee-earning activities appropriate to your level of experience. This role offers flexibility on location, with occasional attendance at our York office required. What You'll Bring Previous experience in Court of Protection Property & Finance work. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong numeracy and administrative skills. Click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com Apply online

What you’ll do

Support vulnerable clients by managing their property and financial affairs, including client funds, payments, records, and financial reporting. Prepare Court of Protection applications and legal documents, liaise with clients and professionals, attend meetings, and maintain compliant records while undertaking fee-earning work.

Requirements

Previous experience in Court of Protection Property and Finance work is essential. Applicants should have strong organisational, interpersonal, communication, numeracy, and administrative skills, attention to detail, discretion, good Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organisation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Court Of Protection Property And Finance
• Financial Affairs Management
• Court Applications
• Financial Record Management
• Financial Reporting
• Legal Drafting
• Client Liaison
• Communication
• Organisation
• Attention To Detail
• Confidentiality
• Numeracy
• Microsoft Office
• Matter Management
• Compliance

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative