Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Probate Department
Location: Greater Manchester
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for an experienced Paralegal to work in our busy Probate Department working between our offices in Greater Manchester.
This role requires visiting clients, therefore the successful candidate must have a full driving license together with a car for business use.
Job role
Duties
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
* To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
* To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
* Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
* Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients
* To be able to take initial instructions for Wills and Powers of Attorney
* To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney
* To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.
* Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
* Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
* Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
* To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
* To be proactive with regard to your own career development
* To develop transferable skills across the business
* Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients
Skills Required
* Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
* Must have good organisational skills
* Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)
* IT skills with full word processing skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Professional telephone manner
* Ability to work well within a team
* Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
* Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
* Positive attitude
* Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Attendance bonus
* Workplace nursery scheme
* 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Birthday Holiday
* Northern Rail discount scheme
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
* Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
* Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
* Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
* Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
* Training and development opportunities
* Internal workshops
* Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
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