At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist clients with Wills & Probate matters and manage your own caseload.
- Company: Join a dynamic legal team in Nuneaton with a focus on Private Client services.
- Benefits: Earn a £500 bonus after probation, plus competitive salary and professional development.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1+ years’ experience, or an experienced Paralegal.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Nuneaton office within the Private Client Department. This role would suit a Wills & Probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, or experienced Paralegal with experience of working independently on a range of Private Client matters.
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, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence
- Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
- Attend to clients in the office or in their homes
- Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
- Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
- Attend department meetings as required
Requirements:
- Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 years’ PQE or significant fee earning experience, or experienced Paralegal of running their own caseload with supervision
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
- Ability to work within quality and case management systems. Experience of using Tikit is desirable
- Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with current 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
- Experience of legal procedures
- Ability to travel between offices and attend off-site appointments as required
Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive/experienced Paralegal in Nuneaton employer: Alsters Kelley LLP
Alsters Kelley LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and initiative. Located in the vibrant town of Banbury, employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth within the Private Client Department, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
