Paralegal/Fee Earner (Probate)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Market Drayton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
25 Aug 2021
Closes
22 Sep 2021
Sectors
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
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Job Title: Paralegal/ Fee Earner (Probate)

Location: Homebased

Salary: Competitive

The Client

Our client is growing firm that help make sure that things that you have worked hard for, whether that is your home or your wealth, are fully protected even after you have gone.

The Role

As a Paralegal/Fee Earner in the Probate department you will be required to carry the following:

Day to day duties:

Accurately record all time within the accounting software and keeping Clients informed of progression on matters.

Uploading correspondence and communications to case management systems and keeping them updated for audit purposes.

Writing out to all assets and liability organisations in a timely and efficient manner.

Taking inbound calls for the probate department and actioning as appropriate.

Researching cases and legal information.

Opening and running checks on files, supporting clients through the transactions and dealing with post completion matters.

Raising all invoices for your matters in a timely and efficient manner.

Completing all IHT forms efficiently and accurately.

Maintaining accounting software in preparation for audit.

Checking that data protection laws are being adhered to and all documents comply with Legal standards.

Communicating efficiently with outside agencies.

Preparing and modifying documents including correspondence as advised by your manager.

The Candidate

Experience with Wills and Probate would be essential.

Positive attitude towards change

Organisation skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritising and managing processes is essential.

Competent written and spoken communication skills.

Integrity

Accuracy and attention to detail

Knowledge of companywide operational procedures

Strong sense of responsibility and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision

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