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Clarke Willmott

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Bristol, +5

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong organizational skills, a proactive attitude, excellent spelling and grammar, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Initiative and a willingness to learn are essential.
  • You will provide proactive paralegal support, manage correspondence, organize files, create Excel spreadsheets, check documents, and meet financial and time targets.

Requirements

  • - Previous experience of working within a legal environment would be of benefit, but is not essential for this role.
  • - If you have some experience of working within a busy administrative or office based role, and have a genuine interest in working within the legal sector, we would very much like to hear from you.
  • - This role will suit you if you would like to prioritise your own workload, work closely to deadlines, and can work with minimum supervision and under pressure.
  • - You will need to demonstrate from experience that you are exceptionally organised and proactive, helpful, with a flexible ‘can-do’ attitude, and that you have the skills to work closely with various stakeholders and have direct contact with clients.
  • - We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and in providing a first class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
  • - You will have excellent spelling and grammar, be proficient with the usual Microsoft packages, including Excel and Outlook, and comfortable with learning new databases and other software packages.
  • - Finally, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and develop, which will help you thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide high quality and pro-active Paralegal support, you will have a varied workload and be adept at organisational skills, managing your own time and juggling priorities accordingly.
  • You will work with the team and assist them with the conduct of their workload, including:
  • Assisting generally in responding to correspondence, producing letters to clients and other parties, chasing by phone and email, undertaking tasks on the file
  • Creating and managing Excel spreadsheets – particularly Estate Accounts
  • Checking and collating documentation
  • Responsibility for specific tasks at stages of the administration of active matters
  • Being proactive in matters to progress them as efficiently as possible
  • Organising files; keeping them correct and up to date
  • Meeting financial and time recording targets throughout the year
  • It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Paralegal position?

The primary role of the Paralegal is to assist the estate administration unit in the Private Capital team by managing a broad caseload of taxable and complex estate work.

Where is this Paralegal position located?

The Paralegal position is located in Bristol.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a full-time position.

What type of legal work will the Paralegal be assisting with?

The Paralegal will be assisting with advice related to deceased estates and the administration of them, including tasks for both personal representatives and professionals.

How many days a week is travel required to the Bristol office?

Travel to the Bristol office is required for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Is previous legal experience necessary for this role?

Previous experience of working within a legal environment is beneficial but not essential; administrative or office-based experience with a genuine interest in law is acceptable.

What are some key responsibilities of the Paralegal?

Key responsibilities include responding to correspondence, creating and managing Excel spreadsheets for estate accounts, checking and collating documentation, and organizing files.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Important skills include exceptional organizational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft packages (especially Excel and Outlook), excellent spelling and grammar, and the ability to work proactively and under pressure.

What benefits does Clarke Willmott offer to its employees?

Clarke Willmott offers a comprehensive learning and development program, a range of wellbeing initiatives, and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

How can a candidate apply for this position?

A candidate can apply by sending their CV and covering letter via email to careers@clarkewillmott.com.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the role?

Candidates can contact Rachel Morris or Nathan Tanner, Recruitment Advisors, at the provided phone numbers for more information about the role.

Clarke Willmott

A leading law firm with seven offices across the country. We offer expert legal advice on a broad range of services.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.