Paralegal Legal Assistant Wills, Probate & Estates

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

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm seeks an experienced Wills and Probate Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Greater London. You will draft Wills, manage probate work, and liaise with clients and HMRC. Ideal candidates have strong client-facing skills and are organized team players. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, successful team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in Wills and Probate.
• Ability to draft legal documents such as Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Knowledge of probate processes and dealing with estates.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney documents.
• Handle probate work and deal with estates.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding Inheritance Tax forms.

Skills

Excellent client facing skills

Organised approach

Team player

Job description

Overview

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

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

What we are looking for

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.

Join our team

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

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.