Private Client Paralegal

Description

Absolute Law Recruitment are currently working with a well respected law firm in North Kent who are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their team.

This Legal 500 firm are one of the leading law firms in Kent and opportunities like this do not come up often.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy Private Client Department with a minimum of 12 months experience covering will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney and a proven track record of managing a caseload.

You will be required to take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to Wills and following the appointment, to prepare draft documents for approval.

Other duties to include:-

* To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.

* To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.

* To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.

Key skills required:-

* Pleasant and courteous manner

* Efficient and co-operative attitude

* Diligent and conscientious approach to work

* Ability to work unsupervised

* Good interpersonal skills

* Good organisational skills

* PC literacy

* Accurate keyboard skills

* A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential

* Must be able to travel so a car driver is essential.

Benefits to include:-

25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday

Pension scheme,

Employee assistance programme,

Optional healthcare cashback scheme,

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact us today

Ad ID: 5416966639