Private Client Paralegal

Beverley Morris & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in London seeks a Private Client Paralegal for a full-time, office-based role. The successful candidate will support two solicitors and manage private client work, including wills and powers of attorney. Required: two years of experience, strong communication skills, and ability to handle sensitive situations. A competitive salary of £28,000 to £30,000 pa is offered. Great opportunity to progress within an established team.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Group pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience of dealing with private client work.
• Willingness to be a team player and take accountability for work assigned.
• Competence in using a case management system and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Maturity to handle sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Support two solicitors in private client work.
• Handle a range of legal correspondence and documents.
• Assist in contentious matters for Litigation and Family departments.

Skills

Private client experience

Team player

Knowledge of AML procedures

Case management system (ALB)

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent organizational skills

Good communication skills

Maturity in sensitive situations

Assertiveness

Job description

Beverley Morris & Co., a firm of solicitors based in Blackheath Village, S E London, seeks a Private Client Paralegal.

The position has arisen due to maternity cover, but this position is permanent. It is office based and full time 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

The firm’s private client team comprises two solicitors, two paralegals (including this role) and one junior assistant.

The Private Client team deals with:-

• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection applications
• Deputyship applications
• Trusts

The successful candidate will have:-

• at least two years’ experience of dealing with private client work
• a willingness to be a team player and take accountability for work assigned to them
• a knowledge of AML procedures
• competence in using a case management system (ALB)
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
• excellent organisational ability (will be supporting two solicitors)
• the ability to handle a range of legal correspondence and documents
• good oral and written communication skills whether in person, by telephone or by email
• sufficient maturity to deal with sensitive situations such as a bereaved client
• assertiveness to progress matters, ask questions and make best practice suggestions, where appropriate

Annual leave is 20 days plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closing. The firm has a group pension scheme.

This is a wonderful opportunity to progress in this particular field as part of a team of lovely people.

Our offices are well-equipped, air-conditioned and in a very attractive part of S E London.

We are three minutes’ walk from Blackheath mainline station and also close to bus routes.

Salary range: In the region of £28,000 to £30,000 pa dependent on level of experience.

NB The successful candidate will also be asked to assist the firm’s Litigation and Family departments.