Our Wills & Probate department is growing!
We are looking for a dedicated Paralegal to join our busy team, based in our Chester office.
Full-time | Office based | Chester City Centre
ABOUT THE ROLE
The department works with individuals to ensure all their wills, trusts and probate related matters run smoothly. Working specifically with private clients, within our probate team you will be responsible for providing efficient support in this busy and varied role with tasks including:
* Updating the case management system with all appropriate documents and notes
* Checking legal documents to ensure they are accurate
* Performing accurate legal research and analysis when required
* Requesting and obtaining relevant information from other organisations by phone, email or post
* Preparing and formatting legal and management reports
* Dealing with general probate enquiries on calls and email
* All administration duties such as dealing with incoming and outgoing post, photocopying, filing, scanning and archiving legal documents
* Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy document filing
* Ensuring our service standards are delivered consistently and proactively every client, every time
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who has a recent, relevant qualification in law or with previous administration experience within a legal or professional services environment. You must have a genuine interest in working within Wills, Trusts and Probate and be able to deliver the highest standards of client experience as you will often be working with clients on a range of sensitive and confidential matters.
You’ll be a highly organised and efficient individual and a fantastic communicator. You will be able to juggle multiple tasks and have a good eye for small details. IT skills/ case management experience are important too.
With access to a structured induction programme as well as ongoing training programmes tailored to you, you’ll have opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
Culture at HM3 Legal
HM3 Legal is committed to promoting a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Here’s a selection of what’s on offer. Part of our commitment to making lives better is supporting you to reach your career objectives — whatever they may be. Appreciation, reward and respecting your work-life balance comes as standard.
* Generous employee referral programme
* Living wage employer
* Hybrid-working model for over 90% of our roles
* Enhanced annual and family friendly leave and your birthday off!
* Early dart Fridays
* Training programmes tailored to support your goals
* Progression and promotion opportunities
* Professional qualification and study-leave support
* Dress for your day
* Regular socials and charity events
* Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
* Values-based recognition and reward scheme
* Long-service awards
* How to Wow customer experience awards
LET’S TALK
If you want to find out more about this role, or any other vacancy please talk to us in confidence. We’re expanding and looking for people at all levels, with varying skills and experience to join our team.
If you’ve got a legal enquiry, call us on 01244 318 131 or click here to complete a short form, and a brilliant lawyer will be in touch.
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