Wills and Probate Paralegal

Ison Harrison Ltd; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Yorkshire Law Firm is looking for a Wills and Probate Paralegal in Guiseley. The role involves assisting solicitors with wills and probate tasks, from file opening to completion. Ideal candidates possess a law degree and a strong interest in probate, along with excellent client care skills and a proactive approach. This position offers a great opportunity for aspiring solicitors to gain valuable experience while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally a law graduate with a keen interest in probate.
• Experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in wills & probate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and executives with wills & probate transactions.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Keeping clients updated with progress.
• Billing files and obtaining dues from clients.
• Maintain legal knowledge and skills.

Skills

Excellent client care

Ability to organise and prioritise work

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to present and argue a case

Ability to work on own initiative

Customer-friendly communication

Confident and accurate communication skills

IT proficient

Education

Law degree

Job description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 450 people across 24 offices.

We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.

Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.

Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.

An exciting vacancy has arisen at our Guiseley office for a Wills and Probate Paralegal.

The role involves assisting lawyers with their caseloads of wills & probate matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will ideally be a law graduate with a keen interest in probate. They will be able to work accurately and efficiently, while delivering high standards of client care with the hope that they will take on more responsibility and variety of work as their knowledge and experience increases with ongoing on-the-job training and supervision.

This is a great opportunity for an aspiring solicitor looking to gain valuable experience to start their professional career.

KEY TASKS

• Assisting solicitors and executives with matters at all stages of wills & probate transactions, from file opening to archiving in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Keeping clients and other parties updated with progress of matters
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills
• Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
• Any other duties which from time to time is required by the firm

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Excellent client care
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
• Confident and accurate communication skills
• IT proficient

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in wills & probate is an advantage

OTHER

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.

Salary

The salary for this role will depend on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Location

Guiseley: 65 Victoria Rd, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8DQ

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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