An opportunity has come up for a legal assistant/paralegal to join a Solicitors Practice in the Wallingford area of Oxfordshire.
The successful candidate will be joining the firms private client team, who have an outstanding reputation for dealing with a range of matters including wills, probate and LPAs.
The exact duties of the role will be tailored around the experience of the individual but will entail providing support to fee earners in the team and may include tasks such as:-
- The opening and closing of files
- Preparation of letters and forms ensuring all compliance obligations and policies are adhered to in terms of obtaining ID, conflict checks and AML regulations
- Keeping clients updated or obtaining information on the phone or email.
- Attending meetings and taking notes,
- Drafting of wills and LPA documents (training/supervision will be given).
- Assisting with probate matters under supervision.
Working alongside experienced lawyers in the team you will receive supervision and training and have the opportunity to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge in this specialist area of law.
The firm will offer an attractive benefits package including a good salary (based on experience and regularly reviewed to ensure it keeps pace with your development and responsibilities), 26 days annual leave a year and a generous Pension scheme amongst other perks.
Experience of working within the area of private client within a law firm would be beneficial but not essential if experience in other areas of practice can be demonstrated.
You will be eager to develop your skills and pursue a long term career in this area of law and will be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, highly organised, excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build up a rapport with clients that you come into contact with.
Please apply ASAP using the links or get in touch with Greg Whittaker at GWR Legal Recruitment for further details.