Paralegal

AJ Chambers are proud to partnered with a leading professional services company in Grantham as they look to expand part of their legal services offering by hiring a Paralegal into their Private Client team.

Responsibilities:

• support in the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust deeds
• estate administration
• preparing papers including IHT accounts and estate accounts
• applying for a grant of representation using the provided software package
• creating necessary legal documentation
• drafting basic deeds, documents, and letters
• conducting legal research as needed
• handling basic correspondence and client-related telephone calls
• understanding legal procedures
• participating in the efficient management of client/matter files, including timely and accurate filing, file closure, archiving, retrieval, and return from storage, as well as updating relevant databases
• managing administrative tasks and providing support to the team, including scanning, faxing, printing, document binding/bundling, time recording, and photocopying
• using the case management system to store documents electronically
• maintaining client relationship management data and records
• welcoming clients and arranging meetings as needed
• responding to client inquiries

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Funded SQE training if desired
• Agile working - hybrid/flexible
• Flexible annual leave
• Electric vehicle scheme

Skills and Experience:

• Ideal candidate will have experience working in a regulated environment such as FCA, SRA or CILEx
• Law degree or CILEx would be a benefit
• Adopt a positive approach to teamwork and build strong relationships
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and expand knowledge
• Work independently to a high level while collaborating with experienced partners and fee earners on complex matters when necessary
• Communicate legal matters clearly to clients
• Be discreet and respect client confidentiality
• Approach tasks in a structured manner to ensure high-quality completion
• Show strong organizational and time management skills

For more information please apply or reach out directly to Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.