This well-established, and reputable law firm are seeking a Paralegal to join their Private Client department. The firm are known for their great legal services and are accredited for their services.
The team requires a paralegal to assist on all issues relating to private client work.
This role will be based in Bexleyheath with occasional travel to Dartford and Orpington.
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
Duties will include:
- You will be supporting the fee earners on their Private Client cases.
- To take instructions from clients by prior appointment at the office for straight forward Wills.
- Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and manage their preparation and registration following signature.
- Prepare, explain, and submit draft documents for approval promptly – ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
- Refer complex trust issues, IHT advice, and other enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill" to senior members of the Private Client team.
Desired skills:
- Must have experience working in the Private Client department with at least 12 months of experience drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney.
- A Law degree/ LPC desired although not essential.
- Must be able to travel to all three offices.
What they offer:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm this is office based.
- Salary depending on experience - £25,000 – 30,000.
- 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday.
- Pension scheme.
- Optional health care cashback scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Regular social events.