Paralegal - Private Client
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- England,South East,Kent,Sevenoaks
- full-time
- Salary not specified
Job Description:
Paralegal – Private Client
Sevenoaks
Full time & permanent role
£28,000 - £30,000 + benefits
*Please note, this role isn’t suitable for candidates that are wanting to complete the SQE*
A reputable law firm in Sevenoaks and well ranked in the legal directories are looking for a Paralegal to join their Private Client team, who are one of the largest Private Client Advisory teams in the East of England.
Responsibilities
*Drafting & amending documents such as; Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trust Deeds and Probate applications
*Working with the fee earners to ensure that all matters are progressing, clients are kept updated and relevant documentation is produced to meet expected deadlines
*Undertaking some fee earning responsibilities under supervision
*Managing diaries for allocated fee earners, this will include making appointments, arranging meetings/conferences and sending/responding to invites
*Processing expense claims, payment requisitions and returned advances
*Dealing with new client forms, new matter forms and money laundering documents
*Ensuring electronic and paper-based filing is kept up to date
*Preparing of narratives and bills and keeping billing files up to date
*Other general administrative tasks as required
The Candidate
*Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a private client team is required
*You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and have experience using legal software
*Previous experience with Isokon will be beneficial
*Accurate typing skills with a speed of at least 50WPM
*You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, good initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks.
*You will be positive and professional, work well under pressure and able to work independently and as part of a team.
*Remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on or
I recruit for legal roles across Kent, Surrey & Sussex, so if this opportunity isn’t quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.
Sevenoaks
Full time & permanent role
£28,000 - £30,000 + benefits
*Please note, this role isn’t suitable for candidates that are wanting to complete the SQE*
A reputable law firm in Sevenoaks and well ranked in the legal directories are looking for a Paralegal to join their Private Client team, who are one of the largest Private Client Advisory teams in the East of England.
Responsibilities
*Drafting & amending documents such as; Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trust Deeds and Probate applications
*Working with the fee earners to ensure that all matters are progressing, clients are kept updated and relevant documentation is produced to meet expected deadlines
*Undertaking some fee earning responsibilities under supervision
*Managing diaries for allocated fee earners, this will include making appointments, arranging meetings/conferences and sending/responding to invites
*Processing expense claims, payment requisitions and returned advances
*Dealing with new client forms, new matter forms and money laundering documents
*Ensuring electronic and paper-based filing is kept up to date
*Preparing of narratives and bills and keeping billing files up to date
*Other general administrative tasks as required
The Candidate
*Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a private client team is required
*You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and have experience using legal software
*Previous experience with Isokon will be beneficial
*Accurate typing skills with a speed of at least 50WPM
*You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, good initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks.
*You will be positive and professional, work well under pressure and able to work independently and as part of a team.
*Remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on or
I recruit for legal roles across Kent, Surrey & Sussex, so if this opportunity isn’t quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.
Job number 2242314
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