Paralegal

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days

Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5AR, England

£25,000 - £30,000 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Paralegal in the Private Client department located in Bexleyheath.
The salary ranges from £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, with a requirement of at least 12 months in a similar role.
The job involves preparing and submitting draft documents for straightforward Wills, advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney, and managing client accounts.
Candidates should possess good interpersonal and organizational skills, along with the ability to work unsupervised.
Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs.

Paralegal – Private ClientLocation: BexleyheathSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOEHours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am – 5.30pmDutiesThe role includes but is not limited to the following:• To take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to straightforward Wills.• Following the appointment, to prepare, explain and submit draft documents for approval as quickly as possible – ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.• To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.• To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.• To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.The Candidate• Pleasant and courteous manner• Efficient and co-operative attitude• Diligent and conscientious approach to work• Ability to work unsupervised• Good interpersonal skills• Good organisational skills • PC literacy• Accurate keyboard skills• Must have some experience working within a busy Private Client department and must have at least 12 months of experience will drafting and Lasting Powers of Attorney experience and a proven track record of managing a caseload and meeting client and business expectations• A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential• Must be able to travel between our 3 offices.Benefits include:Competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.

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