Probate Paralegal

Masson Appointments ,
Chichester, West Sussex

Overview

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join this growing, friendly, forward thinking and modern law firm. Based in a beautiful location and wonderful offices, there is a positive team spirit with a refreshing approach to the industry. There is free car parking on site and you are given your birthday off! The office is closed between Christmas and New Year! Due to the nature of this paralegal role, it is imperative that you have proven Probate experience as you will be joining a busy department with a large caseload of files, so you will be fully involved. As a Probate Paralegal, it will be advantageous, if you are able to prepare simple documents such as Revenue forms IHT205 and accompanying Statements of Truth, as well as performing administrative tasks and providing general support to the team. The successful Probate Paralegal will be involved with the following: * Drafting Revenue Forms IHT205's * Drafting Statements of Truth * Dealing with clients and third parties face to face and over the telephone * Using data management systems/portals * Managing and updating spreadsheets * Making invoice payments to third parties * Taking client payments over the phone using the secure Sagepay system * Producing documentation and correspondence * Updating clients and third parties on the status of cases The successful candidate will: * Have excellent attention to detail * Have excellent verbal and written communication skills * Have proven probate experience (essential) Please apply now for further information about this unique Probate Paralegal opportunity! Responsibilities: This is a great opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join this growing, friendly, forward thinking and modern law firm. Based in a beautiful location and wonderful offices, there is a positive team spirit with a refreshing approach to the industry. There is free car parking on site and you are given your birthday off! The office is closed between Christmas and New Year! Due to the nature of this paralegal role, it is imperative that you have proven Probate experience as you will be joining a busy department with a large caseload of files, so you will be fully involved. As a Probate Paralegal, it will be advantageous, if you are able to prepare simple documents such as Revenue forms IHT205 and accompanying Statements of Truth, as well as performing administrative tasks and providing general support to the team. The successful Probate Paralegal will be involved with the following: Drafting Revenue Forms IHT205's Drafting Statements of Truth Dealing with clients and third parties face to face and over the telephone Using data management systems/portals Managing and updating spreadsheets Making invoice payments to third parties Taking client payments over the phone using the secure Sagepay system Producing documentation and correspondence Updating clients and third parties on the status of cases The successful candidate will: Have excellent attention to detail Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Have proven probate experience (essential) Please apply now for further information about this unique Probate Paralegal opportunity!