Private Client Paralegal

Additional Resources; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Romford is seeking a full-time Private Client Paralegal/PA. This role involves handling administrative tasks and providing personal support within the private client department. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in private client matters, proficiency in legal document drafting, and a typing speed of 60 wpm. Offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Sick pay

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Company events

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate.
• Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400.
• Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative tasks in the private client department.
• Provide occasional personal support to an individual within the department.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Client communication

Digital audio transcription

Time management

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal/ PA (Private Client) to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients.

As a Private Client Paralegal/ PA in a private client department, you will handle general administrative tasks and sometimes personal support to an individual within the department. This full-time role offers starting salary of £26,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• General administrative tasks within the private client department.
• Provide occasional personal support to an individual within the department.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Private Client Paralegal, Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in private client, Wills & Probate.
• Background in drafting legal documents (probate, lasting powers of attorney, wills & trusts, and general correspondence).
• Familiarity with IHT forms: IHT205, IHT217, and IHT400.
• Technical understanding of private client work.
• Capability to prepare LPA forms and Wills under solicitor supervision.
• Typing speed of 60 words per minute with digital audio transcription skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Schedule

Shift: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Sick pay
• Company pension
• Bonus scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Apply now for this exceptional Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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