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We are seeking to recruit a paralegal to assist solicitors in our Private Client department at our Chiswick Office.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will consist of assisting fee earners with case preparation, file and document management, processing evidence, dealing with initial enquiries from members of the public, assisting with billing, attending court and conferences. Liaising with the department’s PA and providing additional support to the Legal Secretary within the department as required.
- Assisting fee earners with case work
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
- Undertaking some legal research
- Client contact
- Assisting with the preparation of bundles of documents for Court of protection.
- Assisting with drafting probate forms, wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust deeds.
- General administration and providing financial and billing assistance.
- Electronic filing
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Good legal experience and qualifications
- Knowledge of Private Client law are desirable
- Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for the post
- You will also need to:
- be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing
- have excellent communication skills
- have a flexible and professional attitude
- have the ability to work on confidential matters and under pressure, together with a keen eye for detail
- be able to work well within a team and be able to take responsibility for individual work.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY
Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.
STRICTLY NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS
Job Details
CLOSING DATE
Midday on Monday 19 February 2024
START DATE
As soon as possible
SALARY
£26,090
CONTRACT TYPE
12 Month fixed term
VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER
PC.Para-02/2024 – Chiswick
