Job Description
Private Client Paralegal
Our client is a multi-office law firm, providing a first-class service to people and businesses throughout Essex. Due to continued growth in the Private Client Department, our client is looking for a talented Private Client Paralegal to join their busy Private Client Department.
If you’re a Private Client Paralegal with experience in Wills, Trusts, Estates, Tax planning, Deputyship and LPAs, IHT matters, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role
• You will assist with a varied caseload of Private Client Matters.
• To include drafting legal documents, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and HMRC Inheritance Tax forms
• Court of Protection, Probate and the Administration of Estates and Trusts.
• Tax Planning, IHT matters, Estate Planning, Trusts
• Elderly client matters
• Costing the court of protection files
• Preparing Estate Accounts
• Dealing with client queries
The candidate
• The successful candidate will ideally possess a minimum of 1 year of Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience
• Experience dealing with a broad caseload of Private Client matters
• Excellent organisational skills
• Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office Applications
• A strong team player
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Be an excellent listener with a sympathetic ear
• Long-term career progression
• A friendly and supportive working environment
Benefits
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Sick Pay
• Pleasant working environment
• Free parking
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