Paralegal - Probate

Russell & Russell Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal services seeks an experienced Paralegal for their Probate Department in Greater Manchester. The role involves managing a caseload, drafting legal documents, and providing support to clients, especially the elderly. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in law. The firm offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including training opportunities and a friendly team atmosphere.

Benefits

Attendance Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Birthday Holiday

Referral Schemes

Discounted Services

Staff Introduction Scheme

Monthly Raffle Draw

Dress Down Days

Annual Christmas Party

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act is required.
• Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload and maintain the case management system.
• Draft documents like Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Provide professional service to clients.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Telephone Manner

Motivated

Flexible

Tools

Word Processing

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.