Solicitor/Paralegal Fee Earner (Probate)

Fqps; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Solicitor/Paralegal Fee Earner (Probate)

Location: Remote

Company: Confidential

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000 - £40,000 a year

Job Description

Posted on:

MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Role and Responsibilities:

• Accurately record all time within the accounting software and keep clients informed of progression on matters.
• Upload correspondence and communications to case management systems and keep them updated for audit purposes.
• Write out to all assets and liability organisations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Take inbound calls for the probate department and action as appropriate.
• Research cases and legal information.
• Open and run checks on files, supporting clients through the transactions and dealing with post-completion matters.
• Raise all invoices for your matters in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete all IHT forms efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain accounting software in preparation for audit.
• Check that data protection laws are being adhered to and all documents comply with legal standards.
• Communicate efficiently with outside agencies.
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence as advised by your manager.

About You:

A minimum of 2 years probate experience is essential along with advanced IT skills particularly with MS Office and good command of the English language along with:

• Positive attitude towards change
• Organisation skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritising and managing processes is essential
• Competent written and spoken communication skills
• Integrity
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of companywide operational procedures
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay Types:

Experience:

• Probate casework: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote