Private Client Paralegal

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

A prestigious North East Law Firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join their team in Newcastle Upon Time. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice, assistance, and representation to clients in areas such as Probate, Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Other duties include processing legal work, administration of probate work, and dealing with client enquiries. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in Private Client work or working in a Private Client Legal department. This position offers the opportunity for career growth and development within the firm.

Job Description:Salary: £22k – 25k per year
Reference: PL
Private Client Paralegal Newcastle Upon Time
Looking for an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join a prestigious North East Law Firm.
The main Responsibilities will
Providing legal advice, assistance and representation to clients primarily in all areas of Private Client work including Probate, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney
Assisting the Fee Earner to process legal work – attending client meetings, completing file notes, file opening, initial client compliance checks, preparation of client care letters and draft wills, completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney and general administration o Administration of probate work – co-ordinating collection of assets/identifying liabilities, preparation of oaths and applications for grants.
Dealing with client enquiries in person and by telephone and email, making appointments, updating clients and co-ordinating fee earners diary, costs updates and dealing with aged debts To meet with clients and take initial instructions on straight forward matters
This opportunity to join a busy department and progress and grow leading to a successful career with this firm.
The candidate will ideally have previous experience in Private Client work/working in a Private Client Legal deparment.Location: Newcastle upon Tyne