Private Client Paralegal (Part-Time)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join an expanding Private Client Law firm, on a part‑time basis. This is a permanent opportunity with Adviser Legal, a growing law firm based in Stevenage and part of a large well‑established wealth‑management company.
As a Paralegal you will support solicitors in Private Client services, primarily in Estates administration, Will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with a strong focus on Probate work.
Responsibilities
* Open files ensuring compliance with legislation
* Obtain all relevant documents
* Enter data onto the case‑management system
* Prepare legal statements
* Liaise with clients and keep them 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
Qualifications
* 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 workloads
* Excellent attention to detail
* Understanding of case‑management systems
Benefits
* Flexible working & holidays – Enjoy flexible working and a competitive holiday allowance, with an annual buy‑and‑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 a death‑in‑service benefit
* Bonus scheme – All employees are offered 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 – 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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