Court of Protection Paralegal
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Job Description
Posted on:
14 October 2026
Interested in joining our team or want to find out more?
All recruitment enquiries, including applications and agency approaches, should be directed to Helen Abrahams, Resourcing & Talent Manager at Helen.Abrahams@fbcmb.co.uk, who will be happy to help with your query.
Court of Protection Paralegal
Full-Time
Wolverhampton
FBC Manby Bowdler is looking for an experienced Court of Protection Paralegal to join our highly regarded and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly alongside a very senior and highly regarded Legal Director, recognised as one of the leading Court of Protection specialists in the region. You’ll benefit from their experience and guidance while developing your own career within this specialist area of law.
The work has real purpose. You’ll support vulnerable clients and their families, often building relationships over many years and assisting with important financial and welfare matters. We’re looking for someone who combines Court of Protection experience with genuine empathy, patience and excellent people skills.
Previous Court of Protection experience is preferred.
What you’ll be doing
- Working closely with the Legal Director on a varied Court of Protection caseload
- Providing long-term, person-centred support to vulnerable clients
- Assisting with financial and welfare matters under the Court of Protection
- Building trusted relationships with clients, families and external professionals
- Working collaboratively with our wider Court of Protection team
What we offer
- The opportunity to work directly alongside one of the region’s leading Court of Protection specialists
- Excellent mentoring, training and career development
- A supportive, friendly and highly respected team
- A culture built around care, respect and professionalism
- Full-time role based in the Black Country
- Hybrid working following successful completion of probation, subject to agreement with your Head of Department
If you’re an experienced Court of Protection Paralegal looking to develop your career, learn from a leading specialist and make a genuine difference to clients, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Helen Abrahams, Resourcing & Talent Manager, at Helen.Abrahams@fbcmb.co.uk with a copy of your CV and covering letter.
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