Nockolds Solicitors is a progressive, award winning, leading regional Law Firm with offices in Bishop’s Stortford, London and Spain. Due to our continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a Paralegal to provide secretarial, administrative and technical support to our Wills & Probate team based in the London office.
The successful candidate will carry out legal research, complete drafts of documents such as Wills and LPAs, and assist with file opening and closing. They will also draft probate applications on the portal, assist fee earners with the day to day administration of Estates, including updating Probate software (Probate plus) estate accounts accordingly. This role will also provide general administrative and paralegal support to the fee earners in the team which may involve attending to clients in a professional manner, scanning and filing documents, making appointments and maintaining diaries, typing attendance notes and correspondence from dictation, and ensuring the confidentiality and security of all clients’ documentation.
The successful candidate must have two – three years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in a Wills and Probate department. They must have experience of using digital dictation and good IT skills. Time management, organisation and excellent interpersonal skills are also essential.
Benefits include a competitive salary, 22 days holiday, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Private Health Cover and Discretionary Annual Bonus.
For further details visit www.nockolds.co.uk.