Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive/experienced Paralegal

Alsters Kelley LLP; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus payment of £500 for direct applicants

Job summary

Alsters Kelley LLP is offering a role for a Wills & Probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in Nuneaton. The successful candidate will handle a range of Private Client matters, attend to clients, and ensure quality legal services.

The position requires excellent knowledge of legal administration and the capability to manage cases independently. A bonus of £500 (gross) is provided for direct applicants who meet their probation period.

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience in handling Private Client matters autonomously.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and Private Client law.

Responsibilities

• Attend to clients in the office or their homes.
• Manage a caseload efficiently and maintain case files.
• Produce detailed work ensuring excellence in legal services.

Skills

Dynamic approach

Customer service

Case management

Knowledge of the legal process

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Outlook

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year PQE

Experienced Paralegal with supervision

Tools

Case management systems

Tikit

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Nuneaton office within the Private Client Department.

This role would suit a Wills & Probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal with experience of working independently on a range of Private Client matters.

Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment of £500 (gross pay).

• Attend to clients
• Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
• Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
• Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence
• Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
• Attend to clients in the office or in their homes
• Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
• Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
• Attend department meetings as required
• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 years’ PQE or significant fee earning experience, or experienced Paralegal of running their own caseload with supervision
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
• Ability to work within quality and case management systems. Experience of using Tikit is desirable
• Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with current or potential clients
• A positive approach to customer service
• A team player and flexible in approach
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
• Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
• Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law
• Experience of legal procedures
• Ability to travel between offices and attend off-site appointments as required