Wills & Probate Executive/Paralegal

Alsters Kelley LLP; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Coventry is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support fee earners in the Private Client Department. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a Private Client environment and demonstrate strong client management skills. Responsibilities include attending to clients, maintaining files, and assisting with a varied caseload. This position offers a bonus upon successful completion of the probation period.

Benefits

One-time bonus of £500 after probation

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience in a Private Client Department as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Attend to clients.
• Maintain files and ensure efficient case management.
• Support fee earners with their caseload.

Skills

Client interaction

Detailed work quality

File management

Drafting documentation

Time recording

Caseload management

Good customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Lexcel

Tikit

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Banbury office within the Private Client Department.

This role would suit an experienced Paralegal with experience of supporting fee earners with a varied caseload.

To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please send your application to Emma Orford, Head of HR at [e-mail].

Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment of £500 (gross pay).

• Attend to clients
• Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
• Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
• Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, brief and full attendance notes
• Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
• Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
• Support fee earners with their caseload, under supervision
• Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
• Attend department meetings as required
• At least one years’ experience working within a Private Client Department as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant supporting a Fee Earner
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
• Ability to work within quality and case management systems (e.g. Lexcel and Tikit)
• Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
• A positive approach to customer service
• A team player and flexible in approach
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
• Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
• Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law