Job Description
Job Title: Private Client Paralegal
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Overview
Our client, a reputable and growing Legal 500 private practice is looking for an experienced Paralegal to join their Private Client Department in Nuneaton. This role is office based Monday - Friday
This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and confident legal professional with a solid background in Private Client work to run their own caseload with supervision. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about client care, has a good understanding of Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Estate Administration, and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-regarded regional firm.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Private Client Paralegal, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Managing your own caseload of Private Client matters with supervision
- Drafting wills, probate applications, LPAs, and other related legal documentation
- Attending to clients meetings
- Preparing correspondence, court forms, briefs, and detailed attendance notes
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files
About You
Essential Skills & Experience:
- A minimum of 1 years' experience as a Paralegal in a Private Client team
- Confident managing a caseload with appropriate supervision
- Solid understanding of Private Client work (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration);
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and compassionate approach;
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive salary with annual reviews
- Holiday buy and sell scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Health cash plan scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Employee assistance programme for both employees and their families
- Death in service benefit (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Access to online GP support (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Career development opportunities
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Discounted legal fees including free Will
- Long service awards
- Charity and community activities
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