Team Paralegal

Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Agile working

Blended work model

Job summary

Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join its Private Client team in Lewes. The role suits a law graduate or someone aiming to start a paralegal career, with an emphasis on independence, strong communication, and client service.

The team values professionalism and empathy while handling sensitive matters. Key duties include acting as Gatekeeper for new enquiries, assisting advisers, handling documents for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Law graduate or someone looking to take the next step into a Paralegal role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to work independently with good organisation and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Gatekeeper for new Private Client enquiries and schedule initial appointments.
• Assist legal advisers with administrative tasks and chase third parties to progress matters.
• Process client requests for copies of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, including invoicing where appropriate.
• Support department advisers in all offices with a positive, client-focused approach.
• Manage workload effectively and provide excellent client service.
• Demonstrate initiative and cope in a demanding environment.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, referrers and colleagues.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or graduate

Job description

The Private Client Team at Mayo Wynne Baxter have extensive experience and knowledge across a broad range of private client matters. The issues which they resolve and advise on can be sensitive and distressing for clients, so our team apply their professionalism and empathy at all times. They specialise in a wide range of areas, including trust law, probate law, Will writing and Lasting Power of Attorney advice. Find out more about the team . What you will be doing: This is an exceptional opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Private Client team. This could suit a law graduate looking for a first position in their legal career or someone looking to take the next step into a Paralegal position. Ideally you will have the ability to work independently and have a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills. Your key duties will be;

• to act as Gatekeeper for the department for new Private Client enquiries, making initial appointments and sending initial letters
• assisting legal advisers with administrative tasks on their legal matters and chasing third parties to facilitate progress of the matter
• to process all client requests for copies of, or withdrawal from storage of, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney including invoicing the clients for copies and certification where appropriate
• support the department legal advisers in all offices
  a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues
• ability to manage your workload and when to request additional input
• ability to provide excellent client service
• experience working within a legal environment - desirable
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• the ability to work in a busy team
• excellent communication skills
  We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

Read more about MWB's fantastic benefits! We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we're keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following office hubs across the South East: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all. We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.