Paralegal

A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to assist the team by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and organizing case files to support legal proceedings.Minimum Requirements For The RoleMust have a Paralegal qualification or certificationWills and trusts experience is advantageousMust be driven and engaged with all stakeholdersProficiency in English is essentialStrong administrative skills are requiredMust be able and willing to work UK hoursThe Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible ForSending initial letters to organisations in order to register the death.Arranging house and chattels valuations.Coordinating house clearance/gardeners.Preparing schedule of assets and liabilities.Sending standard letters to HMRC, Probate Registry, and other third parties.Preparing closure and sale forms with letters to organisations.Arranging payment of liabilities.Arranging s.27 Trustee Act notices.Distributing assets to beneficiaries.Preparing standard letters to testator, donor, and attorneys.Drafting simple Wills and Codicils.Creating LPAs.Witnessing Will/LPA signings.Drafting Deputyship applications – applicants' contact details, etc.Preparing schedule of assets and liabilities.Sending initial letters to organisations in order to register the LPA/Deputyship order.Arranging payment of liabilities.Proofreading letters and attendance notes.Photocopying documents.Opening and archiving files.Taking new enquiries.Updating department databases.Booking and arranging meetings.Ordering department stationery.Taking minutes at department meetings.Booking courses and training sessions for the department.Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
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