Job Description
Job Title: Private Client Legal Assistant/Paralegal
\nLocation: Wiltshire
\nWorking Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
\nSalary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience)
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\nAbout the Role:
\nWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Private Client Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our client's team. The successful candidate will assist a fee earner in managing a varied caseload, ensuring the highest level of client care and service.
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\nKey Responsibilities:
\n- Assist the fee earner with day-to-day tasks related to private client matters.
\n- Manage and organize client files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible.
\n- Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and other materials as required.
\n- Conduct legal research to support ongoing cases.
\n- Liaise with clients, both in person and over the phone, providing updates and answering queries.
\n- Arrange and manage appointments, meetings, and other engagements for the fee earner.
\n- Assist with the administration of estates, including obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration.
\n- Prepare and process wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
\n- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
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\nRequirements:
\n- Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal within a private client department.
\n- Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
\n- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
\n- Proficiency in using legal research tools and Microsoft Office applications.
\n- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
\n- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
\n- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
\n- Professional demeanour and a commitment to providing excellent client service.
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\nVacancy Reference Number: 36708
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\nPLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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