* Salary: Competitive salary & benefits
Paralegal
The purpose of this role is to provide support to solicitors at a new firm offering Private Client services. The work will include obtaining Grants of Probate and dealing with estate administration, simple will drafting and drafting of Lasting Powers of Attorney with a particular focus on probate work.
As our Paralegal, you will be responsible for:
* Open files ensuring compliance with legislation
* Obtain all relevant documents
* Enter data onto case management system
* Prepare legal statements
* Liaise with clients and keep clients updated on progress
* Liaise with financial organisations
* Liaise with HMRC and the Probate Registry
* Work in a timely manner ensuring deadlines are achieved
* Ensure accurate and timely billing of all files
* Maintain legal knowledge
What we are looking for in our ideal Paralegal:
* Experience of working in wills and probate as a paralegal
* Understanding of the probate process
* Ability to work independently
* Excellent client care and communication skills
* Ability to prioritise different deadlines and work loads
* Excellent attention to detail
* Understanding of case management systems
Benefits and Perks
* Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.
* Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
* Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
* Bonus scheme - All employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service.
* Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
* Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes to pursue your career goals.
* Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses.
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