A respected law firm is looking for a client facing Paralegal to join the team. This role will be based at the Bexleyheath office, however it will involve travelling between all 3 of our offices; Dartford, Bexleyheath and Orpington.
Responsibilities:
* To take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to straightforward Wills.
* Preparing and submitting draft documents for approval.
* To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.
* To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.
* To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.
About you:
* Client facing Paralegal
* Experience in Wills
* Diligent and conscientious approach to work
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills
* Must have some experience working within a busy Private Client department and must have at least 12 months of experience will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney experience and a proven track record of managing a caseload and meeting client and business expectations.
* A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential
* Must be able to travel between our 3 offices.
* Although the position will be based at our Bexleyheath office, you will also work at our Dartford and Orpington offices on occasion, so you must be able to travel between these offices.
Benefits include; Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.