An exciting new opportunity has arisen with my Legal 500 client based in Nuneaton. My client is looking for a Wills and Probate Paralegal/Executive within the Private Client Department.
This role would suit someone with at least one years’ experience working as a Paralegal/Wills and Probate Executive supporting a fee earner in a busy Private Client Department.
Duties
* Attend to clients
* Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
* Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
* Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence
* Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
* Attend to clients in the office or in their homes
* Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
* Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
* Attend department meetings as required
Experience
* At least one years’ experience working within a Private Client Department as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant supporting a Fee Earner
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
* Ability to work within quality and case management systems (e.g. Lexcel and Tikit)
* Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
* A positive approach to customer service
* A team player and flexible in approach
* Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
* Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
* Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law an advantage
* Experience of legal procedures preferred
* Driving licence and use of own vehicle preferable but ability to travel between offices, courts and stakeholder office essential
To apply for this opportunity, please email your CV to - oscar@ljwsolutions.com
Please note. You MUST have prior Private Client experience to apply for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Private Client: 1 year (required)
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