Job Description
THE ROLE: LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL
OFFICE BASED:
Our clients, based in Stevenage are a well-established law firm dedicated to providing tailored legal services to their clients.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their Wills, Trusts, and Probate Department.
Their work environment includes:
* Modern office setting
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Employee Mentoring Programme
* Growth opportunities
* Employee mentorship
The Role:
A motivated and experienced Wills, Trusts, and Probate Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join their team in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of relevant experience and a strong passion for assisting clients in planning their Estates and navigating probate proceedings, lasting powers of attorney and deputyships.
Responsibilities include:
* Admin work
* Taking telephone enquiries
* Assisting the Director in drafting Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax forms, Estate Summaries, Declaration of Trusts and other estate planning documents.
* Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
* Managing and organising client files and documents.
* Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, and other parties involved in estate matters.
* Preparing and filing probate applications and related documents.
* Attending clients for Will enquiries.
* Assisting with estate administration tasks, including asset valuation and distribution.
* Providing support during probate litigation proceedings, if necessary.
* Maintaining accurate records and databases.
* Conveyancing experience highly desirable.
Requirements:
* Minimum of one year of experience working as a legal assistant in the field of Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
* Knowledge of relevant laws and procedures related to estate planning and probate administration.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (including LEAP).
* Ideally a Law Degree
What’s on offer?
Benefits:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience and annual reviews in region of £23,015.00 - £28,000.00pa Dep on exp.
* Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Comprehensive benefits package.
* Holidays: 23 days plus extra Birthday and Bank Holidays, Closed at Christmas.
* Company Pension
* Health & Wellbeing programme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Sick pay
* Hours: Monday to Friday - can be flexible
* Onsite free parking
Skills & Requirements: Our clients will accept applications from either an experienced Legal Secretary or a Paralegal seeking to enhance their legal career. *Legal Drafting skills desired (1 year required) and Wills Trusts and Probate experience 1 year (required).
Education: *Batchelor’s required - optional.
*Legals 4 Lawyers will try and respond to all applications for the role within 72hours. However, we experience high volumes of applications and if you have not heard from us within this period of time, unfortunately your application will not have been successful. Thank you and good luck.
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