Role: Private Client Paralegal
Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care are looking to recruit experienced Private Client Paralegal
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client's accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Wills & Probate Law Department background
Our client's Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, its specialist team ensures its clients' families are secure and their wishes are carried out.
The department offers a comprehensive and personal service to its clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our client's specialist practitioners have considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation.
Our client's probate experts also offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Report directly to Department Director
- Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs
- Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs
- Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
- Dealing with correspondence
- Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
- Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
- Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Wills and Probate Law
- A strong academic background with a Law degree
- Legal experience as a Wills and Probate Paralegal/Advisor
- Clear understanding and application of Wills and Probate Laws
- Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
- Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
- Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.
About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
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