Job Description
Our client is looking for a Private Client Paralegal
Client Details
A leading law firm
Description
- You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work as follows:
- Dealing with the administration of trusts and executries (including high value taxable estates).
- Assisting in asset protection and capital gains tax mitigation in relation to trusts and executries.
- Dealing with guardianship administration.
- Preparation of wills and powers of attorney.
- Keeping in regular contact with clients by telephone, email and general correspondence.
- Working effectively with all members of the private client team including partners, solicitors, other paralegals, trust and tax accountants.
- Maintaining excellent financial management of own cases.
- The team is committed to maintaining expertise at the forefront of our field which may mean developing skills or being involved in additional areas of the laws
Profile
- Previous experience of working in a private client team is essential. Candidates with experience in administering executries and trusts and drafting wills and powers of attorney are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to manage a caseload and work to strict deadlines.
- Committed to the highest level of client care and service.
- Committed to taking personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
- Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm for private client work.
- Case management and IT skills are beneficial but support and training in systems will be given.
Job Offer
A great salary and superb benefits
