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Paralegal Private Clients, St. Albans, St. Albans
Client:
Berry Recruitment
Location:
St Albans, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
998fa196e076
Job Views:
4
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
Description:
Our client in St Albans is looking for a Paralegal to work within the Private Clients sector of this prestigious firm of solicitors.
You will need to have a background in Private Clients to be considered for this role. Day-to-day duties include:
* Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the Team Leader's instructions. This may include drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts.
* Providing courteous and efficient service to clients.
* Ensuring that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared according to the firm’s standards and instructions.
* Observing the Solicitors Code of Conduct and the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
* Reporting complaints from clients or third parties to the Head of Department.
* Producing fees in accordance with the fee target set at the beginning of each financial year.
* Opening and closing client files following standard procedures, including online money laundering checks.
* Answering calls and meeting clients without appointments, taking messages, and making file notes.
* Liaising with clients and maintaining lawyers’ diaries.
* Organising meetings, managing outgoing post and emails, and maintaining/updating files.
* Undertaking typing duties, collating work from outsourcing, and liaising with the Accounts Department for administrative tasks.
* Inputting client details, undertaking general administrative duties, and archiving files.
* Reporting IT and equipment faults, working as part of a team, and assisting with secretarial duties.
* Handling client queries, updating legal documents, and introducing clients to relevant departments.
In return, the company offers a salary between £25,000 - £27,000 per annum.
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