Our client in St Albans is looking for a Paralegal to work within the Private Clients sector of this prestigious firm of solicitors.
You will need to have a background in Private Clients to be considered for this particular role. Day to day duties include: Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the Team Leader's instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts. Providing a courteous and efficient service to clients. Ensuring that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm's standards and precedents and the instructions. Observing the code of practice all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and fully observing the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Reporting complaints from clients or third parties to the HOD. Producing fees in accordance with the fee target set at the beginning of each financial year. Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures including performing online money laundering checks. Answering the telephone or meeting clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the Lawyers, answering queries and taking messages where appropriate and making appropriate file notes. Liaising with clients as instructed. Maintaining Lawyers' diaries and making appointments. Organising internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and, if appropriate, organising refreshments. Managing outgoing post and emails as required. Maintaining internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times. Undertaking typing duties for fee earners. Collating work received from the outsourcing company including arranging necessary enclosures so that it is ready to send out. Liaising with the Accounts Department as appropriate to ensure timely and accurate accounts administration, including receiving cheques, entering on file and passing to accounts. Inputting client and potential client contact details. Undertaking administrative duties such as photocopying. Administering associated with the archiving of files. Creating and maintaining a tidy and well-organised office environment. Ensuring faults with the department's IT, printing, photocopying, and fax machines are reported appropriately. Working as part of a team, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover as required. Acting on instructions from lawyers to perform tasks in connection with client/administrative matters. Initial handling of client queries that arise from the 'drop-in' service. Updating and keeping track of legal documents such as wills and deeds as per the required procedure. Introducing clients to lawyers in different departments as appropriate. In return, the company offers a salary of between £25,000 - £27,000 per annum. Don't delay, apply now! Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
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You will need to have a background in Private Clients to be considered for this particular role. Day to day duties include: Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the Team Leader's instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts. Providing a courteous and efficient service to clients. Ensuring that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm's standards and precedents and the instructions. Observing the code of practice all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and fully observing the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Reporting complaints from clients or third parties to the HOD. Producing fees in accordance with the fee target set at the beginning of each financial year. Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures including performing online money laundering checks. Answering the telephone or meeting clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the Lawyers, answering queries and taking messages where appropriate and making appropriate file notes. Liaising with clients as instructed. Maintaining Lawyers' diaries and making appointments. Organising internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and, if appropriate, organising refreshments. Managing outgoing post and emails as required. Maintaining internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times. Undertaking typing duties for fee earners. Collating work received from the outsourcing company including arranging necessary enclosures so that it is ready to send out. Liaising with the Accounts Department as appropriate to ensure timely and accurate accounts administration, including receiving cheques, entering on file and passing to accounts. Inputting client and potential client contact details. Undertaking administrative duties such as photocopying. Administering associated with the archiving of files. Creating and maintaining a tidy and well-organised office environment. Ensuring faults with the department's IT, printing, photocopying, and fax machines are reported appropriately. Working as part of a team, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover as required. Acting on instructions from lawyers to perform tasks in connection with client/administrative matters. Initial handling of client queries that arise from the 'drop-in' service. Updating and keeping track of legal documents such as wills and deeds as per the required procedure. Introducing clients to lawyers in different departments as appropriate. In return, the company offers a salary of between £25,000 - £27,000 per annum. Don't delay, apply now! Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
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