Lifetime Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Oxford is seeking a reliable paralegal to assist lawyers and manage client interactions. This full-time position involves preparing legal documents, gathering asset information, and adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for high-quality service. This role offers a salary of £25,000 per year with a hybrid work model, providing flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high quality client and administrative service.
• Ability to work in a busy but supportive environment.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lawyer services including gathering asset information.
• Prepare correspondence and documents as instructed.
• Liaise with clients in a professional manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with clients

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

LOCATION: Chipping Norton / Oxford / Wallingford

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent contract

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The role of the paralegal is to fee‑earn and to provide direct support to his/her team members to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below. The paralegal is expected to use a high degree of self‑management and initiative.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Punctual and reliable
• Able to work and thrive in a busy but friendly and supportive environment
• Positive, optimistic and hardworking
• Passion for delivering a high quality client and administrative service
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great team working and keenness to help colleagues
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload
• Confident to communicate with clients

KEY TASKS

• Assist with lawyer services and Help From Hedges cases, including gathering asset information, asset valuation, liaising with clients and third parties; trust administration; client visits; preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills.
• Prepare correspondence and documents as instructed.
• Adhere to company procedures relating to file opening, observance of money laundering and other compliance procedures, and matter management.
• Liaise with clients in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Undertake any specific training when required.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
• Attend and participate in departmental and office meetings when required.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the course of your employment.
• Adhere to and promote Hedges’ values at all times.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, sex (gender), marital status, religion or belief, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Hedges Law is a trading name of Hedges Law Limited.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Summertown, OX2