Paralegal - Wills, Trusts & Probate

Boyes Turner; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their dynamic Wills, Trust & Probate Team in Reading. This role offers the chance to support fee earners while developing your skills in a friendly environment. You will be responsible for managing client enquiries, drafting legal documents, and ensuring high-quality service. With a commitment to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for someone eager to grow in the legal field while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life assurance - 5x final salary

Medicash and discounted retail benefits

Additional day's holiday for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal in a similar environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone enquiries from clients and third parties.
• Draft Wills and Powers of Attorney under supervision.
• Maintain business relationships and produce accurate documentation.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Full Job Description

Role Description

This is a great opportunity for a Paralegal to join a fast-paced and friendly team based in Reading. The ideal candidate will already have some Paralegal experience within a similar environment.

You will be enthusiastic and possess resilience and composure to provide high-quality, professional service to our fee earners in the Wills, Trust & Probate Team, as well as to our clients.

You will be part of a small, friendly team and valued for your individual contribution. Support for developing your skills and experience will be provided through training for the right candidate.

Experience/Attributes required

• Ability to work independently within scope of instructions/protocols from senior fee earners
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Excellent IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel spreadsheets)

Work type

• Deal with telephone enquiries from new and existing clients
• Make calls to clients and third parties on behalf of and at the direction of senior fee earners
• The administration of estates
• Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney under the supervision of senior fee earners
• Maintain business relationships with clients
• Produce accurate documentation, reports, and correspondence following standard office practices and precedents, to meet client service levels with the agreement of the fee earner
• Ensure that files are maintained in good order and keep clients informed at frequent intervals about progress, including periodic case updates
• Assist with research
• Open new files
• Assist with billing processes, including raising billing guides for fee earners and forwarding invoices to clients
• Handle BACs forms for fee earners
• Maintain a high level of work quality to promote the firm's reputation

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Life assurance - 5x final salary
• Medicash and discounted retail benefits
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday