Paralegal

at  Trowers Hamlins LLP

Location/s
Exeter
Experience Level
Entry Level
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Tax and Private Wealth
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

THE ROLE

As our department continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team in Exeter.
Acting for individuals, companies and trusts both in the UK and internationally, we undertake all types of private client work including the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Domestic Trusts, probate and income and capital tax planning. Internationally, we advise on residence and domicile planning and structuring both inbound and outbound.
The role is primarily office based but as you gain knowledge and experience there will be the opportunity to work from home for part of the time.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• 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.

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Paralegal grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Strong client focus and service delivery;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Good communication skills both oral and written;
• A strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels;
• A positive and proactive attitude;
• Flexibility and commitment;
• A willingness to learn;
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach;
• Good academics;
• Previous experience of private client matters is desirable as a paralegal or legal secretary;
• We would consider an entry level paralegal with a willingness to develop general Private Wealth knowledge;
• Previous experience in dealing directly with clients is also preferable