AJ Chambers are partnered with a law firm with a great reputation in the market, looking to recruit a Paralegal for their Private Client team.
To provide a fully effective service to clients by progressing client files under the direction of the Team Leader, and to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Team Leader and to others in the Private Client Department when required.
Client Service
1. Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the TL’s instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts.
2. To provide a courteous and efficient service to clients.
3. To ensure that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm’s standards and precedents and the TL’s instructions.
4. To observe the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
5. To report complaints from clients or third parties to the HOD.
6. To produce fees in accordance with the fee target set at the beginning of each financial year and to record a minimum of 720 hours of chargeable time per annum (at an average of 60 hours per month) at charging rates agreed by the TL.
7. To introduce clients to lawyers in different departments as appropria...