Trusts and Estates Disputes Paralegal

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howard Kennedy Full time

About Our Trusts and Estates Disputes Team

Our Trusts and Estates Disputes team helps families, settlors, trustees, beneficiaries, other lawyers, and intermediaries involved in substantial trusts and estates disputes, often with an international element.

Role Responsibility

Working closely with fee earners in the team across a broad range of trusts and estates dispute matters, which are typically complex and often with an offshore element.

Key Tasks

  • Filing and file-keeping;
  • Assisting in preparing scopes of work and letters of engagement;
  • Providing administrative assistance for hearings and trials, including producing bundles;
  • Performing research tasks using a range of online and traditional research resources;
  • Liaising with third-parties via the phone and in writing;
  • Accurately completing and processing legal forms and other documents;
  • Preparing for and attending client meetings, taking notes and completing attendance notes, where required (including preparing bundles for counsel);
  • Assisting with disclosure exercises;
  • Assisting the wider Private Client department as required.

About You

We are looking for a Paralegal with previous experience of working within a litigation function, preferably in a trusts and estates disputes team. You will have excellent time management and organisational skills, the ability to communicate with clients and other stakeholders in a helpful and efficient manner, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary;
  • 25 days annual holiday;
  • Permanent Health Insurance;
  • Life Assurance;
  • Interest free Season Ticket Loan;
  • Private Healthcare;
  • Pension Scheme;
  • Staff Introductory Scheme;
  • Employee Assistance Programme.


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