Job Description

Ison Harrison Solicitors, are a leading law firm with a network of 17 offices offering the broadest suite of legal services in the region. We are one of the most accredited firms in Yorkshire, 100% employee owned and proud award winners of Law Firm of the Year.

An exciting vacancy has arisen at our Guiseley office for a Wills & Probate Paralegal.

The role involves assisting lawyers with their caseloads of wills & probate matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will be able to work accurately and efficiently, while delivering high standards of client care with the hope that they will take on more responsibility and variety of work as their knowledge and experience increases.

This is a great opportunity for an either an aspiring solicitor looking to gain valuable experience to start their professional career, or an established Paralegal looking to join a supportive and welcoming team.

KEY TASKS

Assisting solicitors and executives with matters at all stages of wills & probate transactions, from file opening to archiving in accordance with office and accounts procedures. Obtaining and preparing file documentation. Keeping clients and other parties updated with progress of matters. Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties. Maintaining legal knowledge and skills. Contribute to maintaining and improving office procedures. Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm

KEY SKILLS - ESSENTIAL

Excellent client care. Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients' expectations and matter deadlines. Ability to work under pressure Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing. Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner Confident and accurate communication skills IT proficient.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a law firm is desirable but not essential Previous experience in wills & probate is an advantage

OTHER

Flexible and 'can do' attitude. Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties. Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries. Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism. Able to promote the image of the firm.

Salary

The salary for this role will depend on the successful candidate's skills and experience, therefore please indicate your current and expected salary on application.

Location

65 Victoria Road, Guiseley, LS20 8DQ

Role Type

Preferably full-time, however part time candidates will be considered.

Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.

*Due to a high number of applications we unfortunately cannot respond to all, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Experience:

Private Client: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person