Paralegal (Private Client)

Job Title: Paralegal (Private Client)

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Monday to Friday - full time

Description:

Due to an increase in workload and new clients, an exciting role has arisen for a confident, and experienced Paralegal to work for a well-established Financial Services Business in Birmingham. This is an ideal opportunity for a Paralegalto build a long-term career in a busy and very successful organisation and who would like to take on more duties.

You will be working for a niche practice based near the Jewellery Quarter in a fast-growing corporate, Private Client and tax department, giving you exposure to working with a wide range of clients such as businesses, wealthy individuals, and entrepreneurs.

Key Duties:

• Drafting and advising on all types of Wills
• Dealing with probate and estate administration
• Drafting and registering lasting powers of attorneys (LPA’s)
• Drafting of trust documentation and administration of trusts
• Assisting the Director
• Dealing with complex and time-sensitive matters
• Taking new instructions
• Legal Research

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Experience handling own wills & probate caseload
• Ability to deliver high quality and sympathetic client care and build a good rapport with existing clients whilst also attracting new clients
• The candidate must be adaptable and have a can-do attitude and be open to working within a small team to achieve the holistic planning for the benefit of the client
• Be confident and capable of working independently
• Be a team player and willing to learn
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise & manage a varied caseload
• Previous (ideally recent) experience in a Private Client work
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth
• Small team and family feel environment
• Exposure to private and tax clients
• Competitive basic salary
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Referral’s Bonuses
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Progression Opportunities
• Supportive working environment

In return for your hard work, you will earn a starting salary between £20,000 and £24,000and excellent benefits.

For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please get in touch.

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