Private Client Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Flexible Hours

Location

Birmingham

Company

LJW Recruitment Solutions

Job type

N/A

Working Model

N/A

Pay

£20,000 - £25,000 a year

Number of applicants

109

Posted on:

August 25, 2024

I am currently working with a leading West Midlands Law Firm who are looking for a Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their team in both of their Solihull and Coventry offices.

As a Paralegal you will need to have:

• Previous experience within a paralegal role is desirable
• Excellent organisational capability with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a willingness to learn and the ability to manage a growing workload
• Client service focussed
• Strong IT skills with accurate typing capability
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers where required
• Legal qualification preferably post LPC or working towards

Duties of the role involve -

• Managing aspects of files managed by qualified Solicitors and undertaking routine legal tasks as directed and under supervision.
• Undertaking legal processes, under supervision, such as routine file management including file opening and billing
• Diary management for the senior lawyer you are supporting ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates
• Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner
• Take an active part in promoting the firm through Social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
• Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR.
• Liaising with trust lawyers and probate colleagues.
• Dealing with income tax reporting on trusts and estates
• Dealing with preparation of trust and estate accounts.
• Registering and maintaining trust records on HMRC's Trust Register
• You may also support with trusts accounts, personal tax returns and setting up TRS records.
• Liaising with executors, trustees, beneficiaries, government and financial institutions and other professional advisors.

Should you want to be considered for the above role, please forward your most recent CV to .

However, if you feel as if this role in particular is not the correct fit for you but you are seeking a new position, do get in contact and I will happily assist you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Reference ID: LJWOHL