Paralegal Private Client

JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL - At least 1 year in Private Client Solicitors experience required - Salary based on experience
Main Purpose of Job
To provide expert legal support and advice to clients in Private client matters. To take instructions from clients and progress their case from start to finish.
Main Tasks: List of areas of responsibilities
• Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs;
• Liaising with in branch Private Client Solicitor and other professionals to secure agreed objectives;
• Coordinating the work of all parties involved;
• Corresponding with clients and opposing solicitors;
• Working in a team, sometimes referring cases to the Practice Group Head;
• Checking all documentation prior to signing and implementing;
• Time recording
• Taking referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available;
• Carrying out all necessary AML requirements;
• Ensuring all files meet compliance requirements;
• Keeping up to date with compliance procedures and policies;
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments;
Wide reaching responsibilities
• To act in the best interest of the firm at all times;
• To adhere to the group policies at all times;
• To act in accordance with reasonable instructions given by senior managers at all times;
• To act in a manner that promotes and protects the firm's reputation;
• To maintain high standards of client care at all times;
• To enforce the firm policies;
• To promote the core values of the firm
• To cultivate the culture of the firm.