£25K/yr to £32K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Private Client Paralegal

Posted by Clear IT Recruitment Limited .

My client is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic Private Client Paralegal to join their Bexleyheath, Kent offices.

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

This role will be based at the firms Bexleyheath office, however it will involve travelling between all 3 of their offices; Dartford, Bexleyheath and Orpington.

Duties

  • 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.

Benefits and working hours

  • Competitive salary
  • Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm with a one hour break for lunch.
  • 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Optional healthcare cashback scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free eye tests and staff discounts on their legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.