Job Description

Paralegal Role- Private Client Department

Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently expanding our team.

Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client's legal requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal to work at our brand-new Newcastle city centre office.

Previous knowledge and experience of Wills, probate, powers of attorney, trust administration is advantageous but not essential.

Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:

Assist the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues Provide support to solicitors in the team in running their caseload Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues Balance the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities, ensuring they meet deadlines set Contribute to marketing and business development activities for the team and firm

They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

Drafting Wills Assisting with estate administration to include reviewing papers and scheduling assets and liabilities Contacting and meeting with estate agents/valuers as part of the gathering of information to administer an estate Meeting with clients with one of the solicitors Contacting clients to arrange meetings and to gather information Preparing powers of attorney and accompanying Court forms Contacting asset holders to obtain information as part of the estate administration and assist with paying liabilities Carrying out online searches - for example bankruptcy searches Preparing forms to deal with the encashment or transfer of assets under the estate

The following skills and experience are relevant:

Balancing the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities and ensuring that deadlines are met Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance Accurately recording all time, chargeable and non-chargeable Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity Working as a team player with other fee earners and support staff Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law Ensuring continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs Participating in and engaging with supervision Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems
We offer an excellent benefits package and an unrivalled working environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,230.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PCP1