Private Client Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Our client is a recognised full-service law firm based in Wallingford. The practice is seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant Paralegal to support the Private Client Wills & Probate department. 

The current team consists of two experienced Private Client, Wills & Probate fee earners.  This is an opportunity that offers great prospects towards a full-time fee earning role and a route to eventual qualification. Clients include high net worth individuals and

The department deals with an array of matters for high-net-worth individuals, including:

• Drafting complex and simple wills
• Tax planning and its related advice
• Lasting powers of attorney
• Court of protection work
• The administration of estates and trusts 

The role will involve drafting your own simple wills and completing Lasting Powers of Attorney documents as well as supporting the fee earners with general administration work to ensure the team operates smoothly and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

• File-opening/closing and other compliance routines
• Taking and making telephone calls
• Assisting with document preparation, including wills & powers of attorney and estate & trust accounts
• Drafting letters
• Legal Research
• Assisting with Client Reviews and other marketing activities
• Tax returns

As the ideal candidate, you will bring with you:

• Eye for detail and meticulous approach
• Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise workload
• Ability to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Self-motivation
• Excellent service to clients and colleagues
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel
• Team player
• Aptitude to learn quickly
• Previous experience of bespoke software preferable

In return for your hard work and dedication, the firm pays a competitive salary £22,000 - £,29000 + benefits package. 

To apply for this position, please contact Gayle Woolf at G2 Legal.