Private Client Paralegal

at  Browns Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

Our well established client - is seeking a experienced Paralegal to join their busy office in Worthing.

ROLE:

To undertake wills and probate work providing support to solicitors in their team in running their caseload
To have responsibility for your own caseload as agreed between you and the Head of Department
To uphold exceptional standards of quality and client care Key.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare correspondence and documents through digital dictation, word processing and be IT literate, able to work as part of a team but also under your own initiative.
The role involves working for one fee earner and supporting them by performing various administrative duties. These include typing legal documents and correspondence, answering the phones, organising diaries, maintaining organised files, communicating with clients, and answering simple enquiries.
Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
Making appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for their (his/her) principal.
Flexible to cover other legal secretaries around the business.