Private Client Paralegal

Our client is a recognised full-service law firm based in Abingdon. 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.

The department deals with an array of matters including high net worth individuals with the drafting of complex and simple wills and tax planning and its related advice, lasting powers of attorney and court of protection work, to include 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;

• Completing file-opening / closing, and other compliance routines
• Taking and making client and other telephone calls
• Previous experience of bespoke software to assist with document preparation, including Wills and Powers of Attorney, estate and trust accounts, preferable; aptitude to learn quickly is essential
• Drafting letters
• Legal research
• Assisting with Client Reviews and other marketing activities
• Tax returns

The ideal candidate will bring with them/be:

• 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
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Self-motivated
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel
• Team player

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

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