Paralegal - Private Wealth Disputes

JMW SOLICITORS LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW SOLICITORS LLP in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal to support fee earners with contentious probate work and to deliver a high-quality service to clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop litigation experience under the guidance of experienced lawyers in a collaborative team. A strong interest in private wealth disputes and probate matters is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong academics with a law degree or GDL preferred.
• Awareness of court procedures in general litigation and/or contentious probate.
• Prior paralegal experience in litigation or contentious probate is advantageous.
• Interest in contentious probate and private wealth disputes.
• Excellent writing, research and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, timely and efficient service to clients, maintaining high standards of client care
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, counsel and third parties
• Assist with initial client enquiries by gathering information and helping with assessments
• Assist with file opening, onboarding clients, file administration and time recording
• Assist with preparing correspondence, case documents, exhibits, enclosures and hearing bundles
• Assist with disclosure, including organising and reviewing documents and preparing chronologies
• Attend client meetings, mediations, court hearings and training seminars

Skills

Law degree

Contentious probate

Paralegal experience

Organisation

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Law degree or GDL

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Paralegal - Private Wealth Disputes

Department: Private Wealth

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Alison Parry

Description

JMW’s Private Wealth team advises individuals and families on sensitive and often complex personal legal matters, including disputes involving wills, trusts and estates. We are looking for a Paralegal to support fee earners with contentious probate work and help deliver a high-quality service to clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in private wealth disputes develop litigation experience and learn from experienced lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, timely and efficient service to clients, maintaining high standards of client care
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, counsel and third parties
• Support new client enquiries by gathering information, liaising with senior team members and assisting with initial assessments
• Assist with file opening, onboarding new clients, file administration and time recording
• Assist with the preparation of correspondence, case documents, exhibits, enclosures, indexes and hearing or mediation bundles under supervision
• Assist with disclosure, including organising and reviewing documents and preparing chronologies where required
• Attend client meetings, mediations, court hearings and training seminars where required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong academics, ideally including a law degree, GDL or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of legal principles and ideally awareness of court procedures relating to general litigation and/or contentious probate
• Previous experience in a paralegal role, particularly within litigation or contentious probate, would be advantageous
• An interest in contentious probate and private wealth disputes
• Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise work under pressure
• Positive, proactive and team-focused approach
• Exceptional legal analysis, research and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.