Paralegal
Posted 3 July by
ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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Paralegal – Private Client
Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5.30pm
Duties
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
• To take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to straightforward Wills.
• Following the appointment, to prepare, explain and submit draft documents for approval as quickly as possible – ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
• To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.
• To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.
• To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.
The Candidate
• Pleasant and courteous manner
• Efficient and co-operative attitude
• Diligent and conscientious approach to work
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• PC literacy
• Accurate keyboard skills
• Must have some experience working within a busy Private Client department and must have at least 12 months of experience will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney experience and a proven track record of managing a caseload and meeting client and business expectations
• A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential
• Must be able to travel between our 3 offices.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.
Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5.30pm
Duties
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
• To take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to straightforward Wills.
• Following the appointment, to prepare, explain and submit draft documents for approval as quickly as possible – ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
• To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.
• To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.
• To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.
The Candidate
• Pleasant and courteous manner
• Efficient and co-operative attitude
• Diligent and conscientious approach to work
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• PC literacy
• Accurate keyboard skills
• Must have some experience working within a busy Private Client department and must have at least 12 months of experience will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney experience and a proven track record of managing a caseload and meeting client and business expectations
• A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential
• Must be able to travel between our 3 offices.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.
Reference: 53020751
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