Assistant Paralegal- Wills & Probate

We are working with a respected Leeds based Law firm who are looking for a Wills & probate Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and further their legal career within a supportive setting; the successful candidate will support the Paralegal and Fee Earners within the private client department, ideally with a Wills & Probate background, but other areas of a law will also be considered. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and te wider paralegal team to ensure smooth progression on matters including;

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• Assisting with the drafting of wills, codicils, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and related documents
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• Supporting all aspects of probate and estate administration, including taxable and non-taxable estates
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• Preparing probate applications and inheritance tax forms (IHT205 and IHT400)
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• Obtaining asset and liability valuations
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• Undertaking general administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and diary management
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• Attending client meetings where appropriate and accurately recording instructions
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• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
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• Assisting with billing, time recording, and file administration
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This is a great opportunity to join a respected law firm within Leeds city centre, this fully office based role would be ideal for a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, the ideal candidate will have;

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• An understanding of Wills and Probate (desirable)
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• Understanding of probate processes and estate administration
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• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
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• Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
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• Confident written and verbal communication skills
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• Good IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.