Private Client Paralegal / Legal Executive
Oliver Fisher is looking to recruit a Private Client (Wills Probate & Conveyancing) Paralegal or Legal Executive with at least 2 years experience.
The role will include working on all areas of private client including Conveyancing, Wills, EPAs, LPAs, estate administration, obtaining grant of probate/letters of administration etc.
The ideal candidate may already be STEP qualified or looking to do your STEP qualification. You will be pro-active, multi-disciplined, have an excellent academic record and have experience from a well-regarded private client team.
You will experience:
- A competitive salary
- Rewards for your efforts
- A team environment
- Continuous professional development
- An environment where your opinion counts
You will likely be:
- Keen to progress your career within a Private Client environment
- Able to build relationships with clients
- Not shy to express your opinion
- Be open to feedback and have a desire to progress
You will certainly be:
- Able to support your client’s and communicate efficiently and effectively with them
- Flexible in your methods and thinking
- An effective team worker
- Able to follow instructions
- Somebody with a keen attention to detail
- Keen to work using your own initiative and take responsibility
- Organised and structured in your work
- Prepared to stand up and be counted
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist solicitors in taking instructions for Wills, Trust Deeds, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate matters
- Assist solicitors with conveyancing, ordering searches, pre and post completion administration work
- Assist solicitors in drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust Deeds, Probate application documents and Estate Accounts
- Dealing with client enquiries and quotes
- Overseeing the execution of legal documents
- To respond in an appropriate manner to clients and others contacting the company
- To participate in the business of the firm in such a manner as to further develop knowledge and skills
- Support solicitors with all tasks carried out in the department
- Dealing with day to day correspondence within the team
- Liaising with other members of the team
- To carry out administrative work incidental to the progression of private client matters within the firm
- To contribute to the development of the firm, office systems and the organisation of the firm
- Such other tasks as requested from time to time to help the general work of the firm
Oliver Fisher has a rich heritage and has been established for over 60 years. We pride ourelves on delivering a top level of client service. We are a multi-service firm which is continuously evolving with a strong blend of commercial and creativity. Most of the work we receive is from referrals which demonstrates our reputation in the market.
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@oliverfisher.co.uk