We are an established high street law firm committed to providing a personal, friendly and professional service to our clients.
We have an opportunity for a paralegal/legal assistant to join us at our Lampeter Office to provide support in our wills, probate and private client department.
This would ideally suit a law graduate or an individual who has completed the Legal Practice Course however applications will be considered from graduates in any other subject interested in pursuing a career in law.
There will be the opportunity to advance within the firm for the right candidate.
Key Duties
- To be the first point of contact for clients either face to face or via telephone
- To deal with ongoing enquiries from clients in person or via telephone and email
- Drafting legal documents to include Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate Summaries and Estate Accounts under the supervision of a Director and Senior Solicitor
- Attending meetings with clients alongside a Senior Solicitor
- Liaising with HMRC, the Probate Registry, the Office of the Public Guardian as well as financial advisers, banks etc
- Assisting with other administrative and drafting tasks as required
Person Specification
- Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive situations with empathy
- Strong IT skills with ability to use the full Microsoft Office Suite
- Efficient and well-organised with a high attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly
- A conscientious team player with a willingness to learn from (and provide support to) others
- Ability to communicate in Welsh desirable
- No legal experience required but advantageous
Please forward CV and covering letter to ged@adve.co.uk by 13 September 2024 or call Mrs Eirlys Davies on 01570 422233 for an informal chat.
Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: £22,308.00‑£23,000.00 per year
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
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