PRIVATE CLIENT/PROBATE PARALEGAL - MANCHESTER - UP TO £30K - Revolution Recruitment Resources Ltd : Job Details

PRIVATE CLIENT/PROBATE PARALEGAL

MANCHESTER

UP TO £30K PA

OFFICE BASED

SOLICITOR TRAINING CONTRACTS OFFERED

Our client, A highly regarding, well established, multi office law firm is looking for a Private Client Paralegal with a strong interest and background within probate for their successful Manchester Offices. This company offers a very strong salary, extensive benefits and incredible career progression opportunities including Solicitor Training Contracts.

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
• To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
• Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families
• Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients
• To be able to take initial instructions for Wills and Powers of Attorney
• To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney
• To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.
• Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
• Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
• Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
• To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
• To be proactive with regard to your own career development
• To develop transferable skills across the business

• Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients

Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Must have good organisational skills
• Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)
• IT skills with full word processing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work well within a team
• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
• Positive attitude
• Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Workplace nursery scheme
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday Holiday
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw - 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & Events
• Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities
• Internal workshops
• Compliance webinars

If you feel you are a strong fit for this role, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.