Wills & Probate Executive/Paralegal in Coventry

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Banbury office within the Private Client Department.

This role would suit an experienced Paralegal with experience of supporting fee earners with a varied caseload.

To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please send your application to Emma Orford, Head of HR atemma.orford@alsterskelley.com .

Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment of £500 (gross pay).

• Attend to clients
• Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
• Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
• Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, brief and full attendance notes
• Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
• Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
• Support fee earners with their caseload, under supervision
• Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
• Attend department meetings as required
• At least one years’ experience working within a Private Client Department as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant supporting a Fee Earner
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
• Ability to work within quality and case management systems (e.g. Lexcel and Tikit)
• Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
• A positive approach to customer service
• A team player and flexible in approach
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
• Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
• Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law