Paralegal, Private Client

Job Purpose

To provide high quality legal advice and support services to our clients in the Private Client department. To assist the firm in achieving its stated professional and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to deal with both testate and intestate estates from start to finish
• Experience of dealing with estates where inheritance tax is payable
• Prepare an estate account

Wills and powers of attorney

• Experience of preparing simple wills and powers of attorney

Guardianship

• Ideally have experience in running Guardianship administration files and preparing accounts to the satisfaction of the Office of the Public Guardian
• Ideally have experience in drafting Guardianship applications and minutes of renewal

Generally

• Good file management and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Able to handle own case load
• Ability to meet time recording and fee targets

Person Specification

• You have excellent communications skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly and concisely.
• You enjoy working within a team and on your own.
• You are good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you believe in your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.
• You have good attendance and timekeeping.

Why Blackadders?

• Early birthday finish
• Buy/sell holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Loyalty award payments after 5 years of service
• One day paid volunteering per year
• Discounted legal fees
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection

Other Duties

There may be the requirement to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.