Paralegal

Job title:

Paralegal

Company

ACS Staffing Solutions

Job description

Job DescriptionParalegal – Private ClientLocation: NorthamptonSalary: £25,000+ DOEHours: Full time office based, Monday – FridayACS have teamed up with a firm based in Northampton who are seeking a paralegal to join their private client team specialising in providing advice on preparing wills, managing estates and preserving wealth.This is a great opportunity to develop your legal skills and knowledge within a growing, experienced and mutually supportive team. You will be exposed to a broad range of matters and will be working on files, undertaking research, attending client meetings and drafting basic documents.Some of your duties will include:

• Drafting documents and letters of advice to clients under supervision
• Drafting and completing basic legal documents and forms
• Researching legal issues on behalf of other fee earners
• Preparing document bundles for fee earners as required
• Taking responsibility for administrative tasks, i.e. coordinating the administration of seminars
• Taking messages about initial advice queries and passing them on to the relevant fee earner
• The efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving
• Undertaking any other duties as required.
• Liaise with clients via telephone and email
• Attend client meetings both in person and on the telephone, as requested by the fee earner and prepare attendance notes to record the meeting
• Attend meetings and take notes as required

About you:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Be results focused and driven to deliver
• A good eye for detail
• Ability to use initiative where appropriate
• Good organisation and time management abilities
• Excellent team player
• Motivated with a strong commitment to learning
• Prior paralegal experience in this area of law would be advantageous

Expected salary

£25000 per year

Location

Northampton

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:10:45 GMT

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