Do you have an interest in law, but no qualifications or studies behind you? - Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding legal career within one of Exeter's most sought-after employers?
One of Exeter's elite law firms are recruiting for a paralegal to join their Private Wealth team. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in working within the legal sector and who may have gained experience within another office-based environment, now looking to take that step up to working at one of the country's top law firms, working within a modern, dynamic and collaborative setting. Undertaking a range of private client work, this role will be varied, challenging and rewarding. The firm are real investors in their people and pride themselves or the development and progression of staff careers. The team pride themselves on the highest levels of service to their clients, while building a fantastic office culture for the team there. With a blend of working from the office and from home, this firm are leading the way with their forward-thinking and flexible approach.
The matters will include:
- Probate administration including correspondence with institutions;
- Payment of liabilities and legacies;
- Dealing with receipt of funds;
- Preparation of powers of attorney;
- Assisting with attorney administration and trust administration matters
- Filing of documents, correspondence and other documentation;
- File opening, archiving and billing
- Scheduling and compiling bibles of documents;
- Attending clients to sign documents including wills;
- Liaising and maintaining effective client relationships;
- Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives; and
- Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
Skills and experience required:
- Experience within a challenging office-based environment previously
- A genuine interest in building a career within the legal sector
- An interest in learning and potentially studying in future
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday
- £2,500 relocation expense programme for anyone wanting to relocate to Exeter
- 2 x discretionary bonuses each year
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Free eye tests
- Free health screening
- Dental insurance scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)
- Agile working day (work from home 1 day a week)
- Long service awards
- Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance
- Annual salary reviews
- Discounted legal services, including Wills
- Business travel insurance
- Cycle2Work scheme
- and more...
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)