Private Client Paralegal

Location: Kenilworth
Up to circa £30,000 per annum
About the Firm
This law firm has been established for over 100 years. They are a well-known, reputable name throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, enjoying a wealth of repeat business and excellent reviews from satisfied clients. They are a highly respected firm with STEP, Lexcel and CQS accreditations and are recognised by the Legal 500.
There couldn't be a better time to join this growing, ever-evolving law firm. They have recently opened another new office in Warwickshire and have made several key promotions, appointing some experienced, highly talented people within the firm into Directorship roles, and making some positive changes, and enhancements to their already generous benefits package.
The firm are highly invested in their employees’ wellbeing and career development, and have a very friendly, collaborative, “open door” culture, rewarding individual efforts in an environment where you’re never just a number.
The role will involve
* Supporting fee earners with their caseloads of private client matters, with a view to running your own caseload further down the line
* Liaising with clients by phone, email and face to face
* Drafting of legal documents including wills and LPA's
* Liaising with clients and third party professionals
* Assisting fee earners in matters pertaining to wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection and estate planning
* Working as part of an established team with an excellent client base and reputation
Suitable candidates will have:
* Previous experience supporting Private Client fee earners
* Experience of drafting wills and LPA's
* A good understanding of administration of estates
* Knowledge of estate planning
* A good level of computer literacy
* Excellent client care and IT skills
This is a permanent job, working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.
Benefits include:
* 23 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days plus bank holidays
* Your birthday off
* Full induction training
* 100% funding for Continuing Competence courses and activities
* Financial support for training leading to professional qualifications
* Regular in-house compliance training
* Opportunities to participate in charity fundraising activities and events
* Excellent career prospects
* Free or subsidised legal services
* Company sick pay
* Long service awards
* Eye care vouchers
* Free flu jabs
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Discounts for Merlin Attractions
Note: A competitive salary is offered which will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment
Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be!
Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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