Paralegal - Probate

Russell & Russell Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal for their Probate Department. The role involves managing caseloads, client visits, and drafting legal documents. The firm values professional development and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Attendance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Referral schemes

Discounted Services

Staff Introduction Scheme

Monthly Raffle Draw

Dress down days

Annual Christmas Party

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal in a Probate Department.
• Full driving license and car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload and maintain the case management system.
• Attend clients in nursing homes and private homes.
• Draft Wills and Powers of Attorney.

Skills

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional telephone manner

Teamwork

Motivation

Flexibility

Interest in law

Job description

Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Probate Department

Location: Greater Manchester

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

We have a vacancy for an experienced Paralegal to work in our busy Probate Department working between our offices in Greater Manchester.

This role requires visiting clients, therefore the successful candidate must have a full driving license together with a car for business use.

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
• To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
• Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
• Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients
• To be able to take initial instructions for Wills and Powers of Attorney
• To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney
• To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.
• Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
• Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
• Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
• To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
• To be proactive with regard to your own career development
• To develop transferable skills across the business
• Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients

Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Must have good organisational skills
• Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)
• IT skills with full word processing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well within a team
• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
• Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

What we offer

• Attendance bonus
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday Holiday
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & Events

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attachyour CV.