Paralegal - Wills + Probate - FT + PT available

Department: Wills, Trusts & Probate - HYBRID

Purpose & Objective of the Job:

• Provide clear, competent, and efficient advice to Private Clients.
• Supervise, support, and train a team of Paralegals and Legal Assistants.
• Successfully lead the delivery of team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

Technical Competency:

• Advise clients on:
  • Drafting Wills
  • Asset protection trusts in Wills
  • Letters of Wishes
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney

Operational Competency:

• Supervise and assist in training less experienced Paralegals and Legal Assistants.
• Develop and utilize systems for workflow and case management to ensure efficient legal service delivery and excellent customer care.
• Oversee team performance targets and undertake other duties as directed by the Partners and Head of Department (HoD).
• Maintain exceptional standards of quality and client care:
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Staff Handbook.
  • Identify and report risks to the COLP, COFA, or Money Laundering Reporting Officer where necessary.

Experience Required:

• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
• Understanding of trusts in Wills.
• Supervision of junior team members.
• Ability to identify areas of client risk.

Experience Desired:

• Managing data and KPIs.

Knowledge Required:

• Triage and data collection.
• Use of case management and Will drafting software.
• Inheritance Tax.
• Will drafting based on client risk.

Skills and Personal Attributes Required:

• Team management and supervision.
• Strong client interpersonal skills and empathetic approach.
• Ability to prepare documents concisely and efficiently.
• Understanding of KPIs and data.
• Identify better ways of working.
• Manage business risk when processing instructions.
• Proactively engage with other areas of the business.

Qualifications Required:

• Qualification to postgraduate level.

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