Role: Private Client (Trust & Estates) Paralegal
Location: London Bridge
Salary: £32k
About the job
We are recruiting for a paralegal to join the Probate, Trust and Private Client team. You will play a crucial role in supporting a small but well-established, specialised, Tier 1 legal directory team handling varied and complex files.
Job Responsibilities:
You will assist in all aspects of a busy and interesting caseload to include:
* To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients, including:
* Taking new enquiries and communicating directly with the client
* Drafting Lasting powers of attorney
* Drafting straightforward wills
* Assisting with the administration of estates
* Preparing estate accounts (Excel)
* Following up on documents and information needed for estate accounts
* To assist where requested with the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision.
* Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
* Work as part of a team under the supervision of a firm partner.
* Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.
* Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties
* Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm’s terms of business and office manual.
Job skills and qualifications:
* A law degree, or equivalent experience in a legal environment, is preferred.
* Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to clients who may be dealing with a difficult and stressful process.
* Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
* Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
* Must adopt a “can-do” approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately.
* Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player.
* Must reflect the firm’s culture in your presentation internally and externally.
* Must demonstrate proficiency with case management systems and standard office software.
* Experience with a case management system is required.
Future Progression:
* It is possible to progress within the firm and undertake additional qualifications to become a solicitor or a legal executive.