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Assistant Paralegal- Wills & Probate

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 26,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

We are working with a respected Leeds based Law firm who are looking for an Assistant Paralegal to join their Wills and Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and further their legal career within a supportive setting; the successful candidate will ideally have a Wills & Probate background, but other areas of a law will also be considered.

Providing high‑quality paralegal and administrative support to the fee earners where you will be assisting with a wide range of private client matters whilst delivering an excellent standard of client care. Key responsibilities will include;

Assisting with the drafting of wills, lasting powers of attorney and related documents
Supporting all aspects of probate and estate administration
Preparing probate applications and inheritance tax forms 
Obtaining asset and liability valuations
Corresponding with clients, beneficiaries, HMRC, financial institutions and other third parties
Attending client meetings where appropriate 
Managing files
Assisting with billing, time recording, and file administration 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, the ideal applicant will have;

An understanding of Wills and Probate (desirable)
Understanding of probate processes and estate administration
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Professional, empathetic and client‑focused approach
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful

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