Paralegal/Legal Assistant

We are an established high street law firm committed to providing a personal, friendly and professional service to our clients.

We have an opportunity for a paralegal/legal assistant to join us at our Lampeter Office to provide support in our wills, probate and private client department.

This would ideally suit a law graduate or an individual who has completed the Legal Practice Course however applications will be considered from graduates in any other subject interested in pursuing a career in law.

There will be the opportunity to advance within the firm for the right candidate.

Key Duties:

• To be the first point of contact for clients either face to face or via telephone
• To deal with ongoing enquiries from clients in person or via telephone and email
• Drafting legal documents to include Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate Summaries and Estate Accounts under the supervision of a Director and Senior Solicitor
• Attending meetings with clients alongside a Senior Solicitor
• Liaising with HMRC, the Probate Registry, the Office of the Public Guardian as well as financial advisers, banks etc
• Assisting with other administrative and drafting tasks as required

Person Specification:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive situations with empathy
• Strong IT skills with ability to use the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Efficient and well-organised with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload accordingly
• A conscientious team player with a willingness to learn from (and provide support to) others
• Ability to communicate in Welsh desirable
• No legal experience required but advantageous.

Please forward CV and covering letter to ged@adve.co.uk by 13 September 2024 or call Mrs Eirlys Davies on 01570 422233 for an informal chat.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,308.00-£23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/09/2024