Paralegal - Private Client

Our clients are a well-known regional law firm

Owing to the continuing volume of high quality work and the progression of previous paralegals to Periods of Recognised Training with the firm, they are currently looking for two bright, organised and motivated Paralegals to join their Private Client Department based in their Honiton office.

You will be required to provide an important contribution to the work of the Private Client Department supporting the on-going growth and development of the department’s activities, and contributing to the growth of client work and fee income.  

You will need to work effectively with clients, and other members of both the private client department and the Honiton office.  You will be expected to deal professionally and efficiently with a wide range of work under supervision whilst complying with procedures and working practices.

The roles will all include the need for you to produce the majority of your own documents and correspondence through use of their case management system and to undertake your own administrative duties. 

Key Responsibilities

§ To administer and progress (under solicitor supervision and according to experience) private client files (and other surrounding activities as appropriate), which may include:

§ The preparation of applications to register Powers of Attorney

§ Preparing letters, drafting Oaths and other documents on Probate files

§ Preparing Wills, Powers of Attorneys and related correspondence

§ Preparing other letters and documents using case management software

§ Liaising with clients by telephone and in person

§ File opening, maintenance, and closing

§ Ability to undertake own filing and administrative duties

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Skills/Knowledge/Experience

You must be able to demonstrate the following:

§ Educated to degree level or extensive work based experience

§ Excellent IT skills to include the use of case management software

§ Experience of working in a private client department undertaking this nature of work would be preferable

§ A focus on developing and maintaining professional and effective client relationships at all levels, with excellent communication and relationship management skills.

§ A flexible approach and the capability to work well and flourish within a team environment.

§ Ability to work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas and offices.

§ Ability to meet financial and non-financial targets together with other broader objectives set for successful performance of this role.

§ Demonstrate ability to follow procedures in accordance with professional body requirements; for example, Lexcel compliance, and firm’s internal procedures together with meeting all compliance and quality targets.

§ A flexible and enthusiastic approach which demonstrates commercial awareness and business aptitude in making decisions on a day to day basis

§ The ability to undertake research, produce required reports and deal with complex documents

§ Clear, concise and effective written and verbal communication skills

§ Ability to produce work which is accurate and presented in a well-ordered manner

§ Excellent organisational skills

§ Forward thinking with a willingness to embrace changing working practices and pro-actively get involved in the continuous improvement of services, products and processes

§ Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively