Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY
* To carry out Private Client work under the supervision of the Line Manager
* To work in accordance with the Office Manual and Quality System
* To act at all times in an appropriate way as an employee of a professional practice

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Attending clients and taking instructions
* Preparation of wills
* Tax planning, referring to Line Manager as necessary
* Preparation of Power of Attorneys
* Simple probates
* Carry out own typing
* Maintenance of files and preparation of full attendance notes
* Typing of bills
* Responsibility for storage of wills and maintenance of database
* Undertaking any reasonable instructions made by partners, department heads of fee earners within the limits of this job description

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Previous paralegal experience in private client field desirable
* Typing skills
* Friendly and personable
* Numeracy skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to undertake work in accordance with requirements of the Office Manual
* Driving licence and use of own vehicle essential

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
* Knowledge of wills, powers of attorney and estate administration
* Estate planning knowledge desirable
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel

ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
* Department meetings
* Fee Earner meetings

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Please contact Emma Edis, HR Assistant on 0844 561 0152 for further details. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail your full CV with covering letter and current salary details to emma.edis@alsterskelley.com

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