Private Client Paralegal

Dartford, London
Ashville Knight

This well-established, and reputable law firm are seeking a Paralegal to join their Private Client department. The firm are known for their great legal services and are accredited for their services.

The team requires a paralegal to assist on all issues relating to private client work.

This role will be based in Bexleyheath with occasional travel to Dartford and Orpington.

Main Duties:

• The administration of estates
• Succession and Tax planning
• Assisting solicitors with administration of High value and complex estates
• Wills
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
• Applications to the Court of Protection

Duties will include:

• You will be supporting the fee earners on their Private Client cases.
• To take instructions from clients by prior appointment at the office for straight forward Wills.
• Advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney and manage their preparation and registration following signature.
• Prepare, explain, and submit draft documents for approval promptly ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
• Refer complex trust issues, IHT advice, and other enquiries outside the scope of “Easywill” to senior members of the Private Client team.

Desired skills:

• Must have experience working in the Private Client department with at least 12 months of experience drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• A Law degree/ LPC desired although not essential.
• Must be able to travel to all three offices.

What they offer:

• Monday Friday 9am 5:30pm this is office based.
• Salary depending on experience – £25 000.
• 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday.
• Pension scheme.
• Optional health care cashback scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular social events.