KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal (or in a similar role) is essential
• Ability to acquire new skills and to understand sophisticated concepts
• Familiarity with technology e.g. Excel, Word
• Strong research skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Financial aptitude (for billing)
• Strong academics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

THE ROLE

We are looking for a robust, career-minded Paralegal to join our Private Client and Tax team. You will work with a broad range of clients in relation to a range of private client related legal matters. Succession planning for international families is a key part of this role, and you will assist with implementing estate-planning arrangements for individuals. The work will involve a mix of domestic UK and international matters. Key elements of the role include:

• Preparing draft documents including wills, powers of attorneys and trust deeds
• Legal research
• Document management, review and analysis
• Assisting in preparing pitches and tenders and in aspects of business development
• Assisting with client events
• Produce accurate, high-quality work quickly and efficiently, using the firm’s software packages and document management systems
• Preparing first drafts of Terms of Engagement letters; using electronic file opening, ensuring anti-money laundering requirements are adhered to and requesting the necessary Know Your Client documentation
• Providing effective and proactive communication with clients, legal staff and other support staff, organising meetings, answering the phone, taking messages, managing e-mail, etc.
• Resolving accounting queries and producing monthly bills using 3E (finance and time recording system)
• General administrative duties