Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal tasks as required including:

• Drafting documents including deputy applications, Trustee Act applications, deputy reports, lasting powers of attorney, witness statements
• Recording chargeable and investment time
• Preparing correspondence and documents on Court of Protection Wills Trusts Probate and Lasting Power of Attorney matters
• Liaising with clients and others by email, telephone and in person
• Assisting the Court of Protection fee earners
• Checking lengthy documentation and proofreading as required
• Completing legal forms
• Paying bills on behalf of clients
• Submitting costs applications

2. Administrative tasks to include:

• File opening in accordance with procedures to include data input, completion of internal forms and procedures, preparation of anti-money laundering documentation, setting up the paper file and file labels, preparing the initial letters for fee earner review
• File closing in accordance with procedures to include data input, checking ledger balances, filleting files, returning client documents, completion of internal forms
• Preparation of bills in accordance with procedures, to include collating disbursement receipts, liaising with accounts and preparing all documentation to be sent to the client in accordance with defined procedures
• Filing time sheets, incoming correspondence, outgoing copies, invoices, reports and paper files in/out of the filing system. Assisting with file checking and organising in preparation for semi-annual quality audits.
• Checking deeds in and out of the deeds storage facility. Collecting deeds from the floor and returning them to storage.
• Printing, scanning, copying documents. Generally liaising with the document management centre on document production/collation tasks.
• Ad hoc data input as and when required (CRM and PMS)
• Maintaining Court of Protection calendar

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level standard or equivalent, preferably in law.

Skills and Experiences

• Previous experience working in this area of law in an administrative capacity in professional services is advantageous
• Experience of using a legal Practice Management System is a distinct advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Highly literate and numerate with the ability to read and assimilate complex written information
• Strong legal research skills
• Focussed on accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to proof-read
• Well organised and able to work to deadlines and guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of IT proficiency
• Good time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to proactivity take ownership of own learning and development
• Commercial awareness

We Offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a motivated individual with a background in private client paralegal work, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Apply here directly or contact Megan at Reed Hatfield Legal for further information.