PARALEGAL - COURT OF PROTECTION (CoP) Job title : Paralegal PERSON SPECIFICATION FORM Post: Paralegal Department: Court of Protection Section: Deputyship Team Requirements Essential Desirable Knowledge required Good verbal and written communication skills. Good numerical skills Good file management skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft word and outlook Knowledge of statutory duties relevant to Court of Protection and deputyship files Experience required Team working Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone Experience of Microsoft Office packages Previous work in an office environment Working with Outlook, Word and Excel Working with electronic case management systems Working with trade unions Skills and aptitudes required Ability to: Work under own initiative and part of a team. Ability to work proactively Data entry skills. Good organisational and administrative skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal Computer literate/keyboard skills. Understanding of the importance of developing and maintaining good client relations. Telephony skills. Knowledge of filing systems Ability to draft relevant correspondence including email. Personal qualities required Reliable, dependable and discrete Empathetic manner Client focussed approach Adaptable to change Flexibility