Paralegal
Tax & Estate Planning
Southampton
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The Role
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our exciting and growing Tax & Estate Planning Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of accuracy, have a good understanding of the firm’s and department’s needs and procedures, ensure deadlines are met, and be a keen team player.
This role reports directly to the Partners within the department.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Undertaking work under the supervision of lawyers, as delegated by them, including:
- Drafting legal documents, including Wills and Letters of Wishes
- Drafting Trust documentation
- Undertaking routine work in the administration of estates
- Preparing schedules of assets and initial letters to asset and liability holders in estates
- Collecting and administering estate assets
- Dealing with property matters, such as paying bills and arranging insurance
- Assisting with the preparation of estate accounts
- Assisting with the preparation of legal statements and inheritance tax returns, including submission to HMRC
- Liaising with clients as required
- Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Arranging the 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
- A flexible and proactive approach
- The ability to work confidently with figures
- A law degree and/or some Private Client experience would be a distinct advantage
- Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- A willingness to take ownership of, and be accountable for, their own work
- The ability to generate their own work and undertake some business development activities would be advantageous
- A desire to learn and develop
Rewards & Benefits
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive range of benefits and a first-class working environment within a leading regional law firm.
To apply for this role, please submit your application via the link. If you have any questions about this vacancy, please email recruitment@parissmith.co.uk.
Rewards & 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
- Data protection and privacy notice
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 Partners, lawyers and other fee earners within our Tax & Estate Planning Department, supporting a wide range of private client matters. You’ll also liaise with clients, HMRC, financial institutions, insurers and other third parties, helping to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and to the highest standard.
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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