Wills and Estate Planning Paralegal
| Posting date: | 17 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,000.0 to £26,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6DZ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4587260_1721226672 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client is looking for an experienced Wills Writer and Estates Planning Paralegal to join their well-established department and currently have several positions available. Our client offers both flexible and agile (home) working environment along with hybrid and in-person options, so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. This role is a home working position involving some travel to one of their offices nationally. (For example, their Bristol office is based just outside of Bristol city centre, and they are located in a very commutable location from South Wales, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.)Our client also offers internal trainee solicitor programmes with a lean toward estate planning along with lots of opportunity for progression.
Your new role
In this role, you'll be operating in a team supporting both experienced lawyers and paralegals. You will be documenting and writing wills, lasting powers of attorney along with other estate planning documentation. You will constantly be liaising closely with clients and external partners, along with managing an incoming caseload. You will be responsible for ensuring that compliance and regulatory standards and processes are consistently met. You will be offered a fantastic opportunity to grow and succeed in a fast-growing area of the business.
About you
These roles are open to experienced private client paralegals with experience in drafting wills and advising clients regarding estate planning matters. You will be an experienced paralegal or will writer. With strong technical knowledge in estate planning and solid legal and wills writing experience you should also have the ability to build positive relationships with clients and always be looking to give excellent customer care.
What you'll get in return
As well as a competitive salary, you will enjoy a great benefits package including an offering of internal trainee solicitor programmes, up to 10% pension contribution, free gym and spa access and free parking. Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace and offering you the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed in a business that puts people first.With very flexible, hybrid and remote working options available, this is a unique opportunity that would suit full or part-time lawyers, and those already in the Southwest or those looking to relocate to the Southwest in the future.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ralph Barreto at Hays Legal. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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