Job Description

Private Client Paralegal

Bedfordshire

Our client, a well-established firm with a specialist Private Client team are seeking a bright and professional Paralegal to support Partners and Solicitors in their Leighton Buzzard office.

The team requires a paralegal to assist on all issues relating to private client work. The role comes with a good level of responsibility and you will also have direct client contact. The role will suit a keen and enthusiastic individual who is able to demonstrate previous employment experience within a law firm in a Private Client department.

Main Duties:

• The administration of estates
• Succession and Tax planning
• Assisting solicitors with administration of High value and complex estates
• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Applications to the Court of Protection

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong organisational and time management skills are required as the role will involve the efficient and cost effective management of multiple files, often working to strict deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to demonstrate understanding of our clients’ needs and expectations;
• Good communications skills are also crucial as the successful candidate will have regular client contact and will often be required to explain complex areas of law in a simple and coherent way.
• Focussed attention to detail, speed and accuracy are important for all written documentation;
• The candidate should be a team player and contribute to the continued success of the team

Desirable Skills:

• A minimum of 6 months working experience within Private Client law is essential, particularly dealing with Succession and Tax planning, Trusts, preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Administration of Estates.
• Experience of undertaking some fee earning work
• High attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and commitment

This role offers a great opportunity for a paralegal and competitive salary.