Paralegal
Tax & Estate Planning
Southampton
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Paris Smith LLP is one of the South’s leading law firms with a clear strategy and vision for the future. We are committed to ensuring that clients have a positive experience with the Firm, and to inspire our people to reach their full potential aligned to our values. We are based in offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth with 40 partners and employing over 170 members of staff.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our exciting and growing Tax and Estate Planning Department. The right candidate will demonstrate high levels of accuracy, knowledge of firm and departmental needs and procedures, ensure deadlines are met and be a keen team player.
This role will report directly into the Partners within the department.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertaking work under supervision of lawyers as delegated by them, to include:
- Drafting legal documents including Wills and Letters of Wishes
- Drafting Trust documentation
- Routine work in administration of estates
- Scheduling of assets and initial letters to asset/liability holders in estates
- Collection in of estate assets
- Dealing with property matters e.g. paying bills, arranging insurance
- Assist with preparation of estate accounts
- Assist with preparation of legal statements and inheritance tax returns and submission to HMRC
- Liaising with clients as and when required
- Drafting lasting powers of attorney
- Arranging for circulation, signing and submission of lasting powers of attorney
The Candidate
The successful candidate must possess the following attributes:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organised
- A good team player
- Flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to work with figures
- A degree in law and/or some private client experience would be a distinct advantage
- Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Willing to take ownership and be accountable for own work
- Ability to generate own work, conduct some business development would be preferred
- A desire to learn and develop
In return we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of benefits and a first-class working environment within a leading regional law practice.
Rewards and Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
Rewards and Benefits
We want you to thrive at Paris Smith and be the best version of yourself. That’s why we do what we can to support your health and happiness both at work and outside it.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of other benefits.
Competitive salary
We’ll give you a salary that’s appropriate for your experience, service line and location. We use third-party market research to make sure what we pay is competitive compared with the rest of the market.
Performance incentive
We take a performance driven approach at Paris Smith. So, if you perform well and are eligible, you may receive a bonus on top of your salary.
Benefits
Whilst pay is of course important, we look to provide a broad range of benefits as well, focused on health, wellbeing and family.
- 26 days’ holiday (increasing by one day per one year of service up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme membership
- Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Group income protection (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance cover
- Personal accident cover
- Discounted legal fees
- Shopping Gateway: get product discounts by shopping online
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Wellbeing
At Paris Smith, the health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance. In support of this, we offer:
- access to a number of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders;
- health assessments (subject to eligibility);
- an annual Wellbeing Week;
- annual flu vaccinations;
- eyecare vouchers;
- financial wellbeing – access to professional financial advice throughout the year; and
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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You will work closely with the lawyers and partners within the Tax and Estate Planning team, supporting them on a range of client matters. The role involves regular collaboration with fee earners and liaising with clients as required.
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please complete the form below and upload your CV
Have a question before you apply?
Email the Recruitment team at recruitment@parissmith.co.uk
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