Wills & Probate Executive​/Paralegal

An exciting new opportunity has arisen in our Banbury office within the Private Client Department.

This role would suit an experienced Paralegal with experience of supporting fee earners with a varied caseload.

To apply, please provide a covering letter (including your salary expectations) and CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please send your application to Emma Orford, Head of HR at .

Please note if you apply direct (not through an agency) and successfully complete your probation period we will give you a one-time bonus payment of £500 (gross pay).

• Attend to clients
• Produce accurate detailed work to ensure excellence in legal services
• Maintain files and ensure efficient case management of Private Client matters
• Draft any documentation in accordance with efficient file management including correspondence, brief and full attendance notes
• Time record in accordance with the Firm’s policy and prepare bills as necessary
• Undertake work necessary to build up maintain and manage a caseload
• Support fee earners with their caseload, under supervision
• Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Department Heads or Fee Earners within the limits of this job description
• Attend department meetings as required
• At least one years’ experience working within a Private Client Department as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant supporting a Fee Earner
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word and Outlook and good keyboard skills
• Ability to work within quality and case management systems (e.g. Lexcel and Tikit)
• Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
• A positive approach to customer service
• A team player and flexible in approach
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations and difficult clients in a professional, confidential manner
• Sufficient knowledge of the legal process to understand the work being undertaken
• Knowledge of the work of a Private Client Department and the relevant law