Paralegal - Private Client Department

Paralegals (3 Positions) - Private Client Department

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Bindmans is a highly successful law firm offering a wide range of expert legal services.

We are seeking to recruit three paralegals to assist solicitors in our Private Client department. The experience gained in this role will constitute "Qualifying Work Experience" for those qualifying through the SQE route and there will be an opportunity to progress to a Training Contract for those qualifying through the LPC route. There is also the possibility of this contract being extended or made permanent at the end of the 12 month period.

Overview of key responsibilities

The role will consist of assisting fee earners with case preparation, file and document management, processing evidence, dealing with initial enquiries from members of the public, assisting with billing, attending court and conferences. Liaising with the department's PA and providing additional support to the Legal Secretary within the department as required.

• Assisting fee earners with case work
• Dealing with telephone enquiries
• Undertaking some legal research
• Client contact
• Assisting with the preparation of bundles of documents for Court of protection.
• Assisting with drafting probate forms, wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust deeds.
• General administration and providing financial and billing assistance.
• Electronic filing

skills/knowledge requirements

• Good legal experience and qualifications
• Knowledge of private client law are desirable
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for the post

You will also need to:

• be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing
• have excellent communication skills
• have a flexible and professional attitude
• have the ability to work on confidential matters and under pressure, together with a keen eye for detail
• be able to work well within a team and be able to take responsibility for individual work.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.