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Date Added: Sat 14/09/2024

Private Client Paralegal

Dartford, UK
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Company: ASHVILLE KNIGHT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

This well-established, and reputable law firm are seeking a Paralegal to join their Private Client department. The firm are known for their great legal services and are accredited for their services.

The team requires a paralegal to assist on all issues relating to private client work.

This role will be based in Bexleyheath with occasional travel to Dartford and Orpington.

Main Duties:

  • The administration of estates
  • Succession and Tax planning
  • Assisting solicitors with administration of High value and complex estates
  • Wills
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
  • Applications to the Court of Protection

Duties will include:

  • You will be supporting the fee earners on their Private Client cases.
  • To take instructions from clients by prior appointment at the office for straight forward Wills.
  • Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and manage their preparation and registration following signature.
  • Prepare, explain, and submit draft documents for approval promptly – ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
  • Refer complex trust issues, IHT advice, and other enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill" to senior members of the Private Client team.

Desired skills:

  • Must have experience working in the Private Client department with at least 12 months of experience drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney.
  • A Law degree/ LPC desired although not essential.
  • Must be able to travel to all three offices.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm this is office based.
  • Salary depending on experience - £25,000 – 30,000.
  • 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Optional health care cashback scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Regular social events.
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