Job Description
Role - Private Client Paralegal
Location - Surrey
Salary - £28k
We are seeking a skilled Private Client Paralegal to join our team in Surrey in handling a variety of legal matters related to wills, estate planning, probate, and trust administration. This is a full-time role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private client services, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
* Assist in drafting wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorneys, and other estate planning
* Manage and organise client files, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation
* Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law
* Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on case status
* Prepare and file legal documents with the appropriate courts
* Assist in the administration of trusts and probate estates
* Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow
Qualifications:
* You will need to have proven experience as a Private Client Paralegal with a strong understanding of wills, estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration.
* Be proficient in legal research and document preparation, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to work independently and part of a collaborative team.
* Proficiency in legal case management software is desirable.