Private Client Paralegal

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment

  • Newcastle
  • £27,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Private Client Paralegal Sunderland or Newcastle upon TyneLooking for an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join a leasding North East Law Firm.Main Responsibiltiies:-
  • Opening files and onboarding client;
  • Dealing with client due diligence and processing the relevant checks;
  • Assisting in the drafting of Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney;
  • Assisting with the distribution of estate by generating accurate requisition slips for payments on our system and obtaining the bank account details for the recipient;
  • Generating letters and sending by email or uploading to a client portal;
  • To attend to clients both on the telephone and in person. To take and record accurately all messages;
  • To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up-to-date appointment and reminder diary;
  • To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client's documentation and/or information;
  • Provide photocopying support to the team;
  • Answering calls;
  • Seeing clients in person to sign documentation or answer queries.
Ideally:-Ideally educated to at least Law degree, or relevant legal experience of at least 2 years;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent time management skills;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Numeracy and IT skills;
  • Ability to plan work and prioritise tasks;
  • Interpersonal skills, to work as part of a team or with other people and organisations;

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