Paralegal

Wapiti; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Private Client Law firm in Stevenage is seeking an experienced private client paralegal to support solicitors with probate work, including estate administration and will drafting. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the probate process and excellent communication skills. This role offers fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working & holidays

Annual Christmas and Summer parties

Contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Tailored learning and development programmes

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working in wills and probate as a paralegal.
• Understanding of the probate process.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Open files ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Obtain all relevant documents.
• Liaise with clients and keep clients updated on progress.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Ability to prioritize

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced private client paralegal to join a new and expanding Private Client Law firm. The firm is owned by a large well established wealth management company who understand that a company is only as good as its people and that employees should be rewarded and supported for working hard. You will be an important factor on how the role is shaped going forward.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 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.