Contentious Probate Paralegal
Job Description
Our specialist Contentious Probate Team, advising on all aspects of will, estate, and trust disputes, is expanding in our Knowle office and looking to recruit an experienced Paralegal to join the team.
This role is for someone who is passionate about supporting working within disputed probate and supporting a fee earning team with delivering excellence to their clients, and we will only be reviewing applications from experienced paralegal applicants who want to join an exciting and growing business.
You will need to be IT proficient as we have invested heavily in ensuring our systems are efficient and support our business.
What this role entails:-
Review new cases:
Check emails and case management systems for updates, new instructions, or deadlines.Draft documents:
Including but not limited to letters, emails, witness statements, Court documents under solicitor supervision.Client contact:
Respond accurately and quickly to queries both on email and phone, schedule meetings, and gather information about assets, beneficiaries, and family structures.Excellent file management:
Organise physical and digital files, ensuring compliance with file opening, ID checking, GDPR and firm protocols.Instruction and typing:
Ability to use BigHand for instructions from fee earners on next steps with a matter, assisting with moving a matter on in a timely manner, typing dictated correspondence and documents as needed.CE Filing:
using the Court's filing process to manage Court proceedings as required.Assistance with the preparation of court and mediation bundles.
Team collaboration:
Support other teams with administration support if needed, this may include supporting front of house with client appointments, attend internal meetings, update fee earners on progress, and assist with billing or time recording.What We Offer:
30 days annual leave Retail and health care discounts and expenses reimbursement Career development routes Salary sacrifice pension, cycle2work and electric vehicle lease scheme.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email us at HR@fbcmb.co.uk with a copy of your CV & Covering Letter.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4532424
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationKnowle, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned