Paralegal Legal Assistant Wills, Probate & Estates

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Wills and Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive private client services. Responsibilities include drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney, handling probate work, and liaising with HMRC. The ideal candidate possesses excellent client-facing skills and a professional demeanor, ready to join a small, successful team.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Proficiency in probate work and dealing with Estates.
• Ability to liaise with HMRC and handle Inheritance Tax forms.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills.
• Prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney documents.
• Handle Probate work and deal with Estates.

Skills

Client facing skills

Organised approach

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wills and Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join their team.

Responsibilities

Working closely with your clients both face to face and via telephone, email and written correspondence, your role will involve a range of private client work including but not limited to:

• Drafting Wills
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney documents
• Probate work
• Dealing with Estates
• Inheritance Tax forms
• Liaising with HMRC

Qualifications / Skills

We are looking for a team player who can work well with colleagues in the department and across the wider firm. You will need excellent client facing skills but also an organised and professional approach.

About the role

If you would like to join a small, friendly and successful team this could be exactly what you are looking for!

Application notes

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.