Paralegal - Private Wealth

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Overview

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We\'ve always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

The Office

Established in 1984 and located in the heart of the City our Exeter office has evolved into a full-service law firm and the first point of call for many corporate and individual clients in the South West and beyond.

Our expertise takes in both public and private sectors, with a particular focus on Real Estate – both residential and commercial property. We have teams who advise on construction, employment, litigation and dispute resolution, property finance, and corporate advice.

We are also well known for our work in wealth management, residential property conveyancing, and agriculture. We are an acknowledged expert in specialist travel insurance law.

Our Exeter office is home to a team of 148 staff, led by 24 partners. Our locally based lawyers have a deep understanding of what matters to clients in the South West. In turn, our clients choose us for our high levels of service and expertise, and also for the value for money we can offer by utilising our regional teams.

We have an enviable reputation for bringing public and private and charity sectors together in innovative joint ventures. Our in-depth understanding of the public sector and the rules and regulations it operates within, as well as the commercial drivers for our private sector clients, means we can find practical and workable solutions, and do so efficiently and economically.

The Team

We work with a wide range of families, individuals, trustees, and those in the private wealth advisory sector. Each is unique, but what they all share is the need for practical advice to enable them to plan for the future and tackle arising challenges.

Inheritance is an important issue everywhere in the world and laws and conventions vary. What is consistent is our experience of our clients’ needs. We use that to help them pass wealth on in a fair and efficient way at the right time for them.

The Role

As our department continues to grow, we have an opportunity for a paralegal to join the team in Exeter.

Acting for individuals, companies and trusts both in the UK and internationally, we undertake all types of private client work including the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Domestic Trusts, probate and income and capital tax planning. Internationally, we advise on residence and domicile planning and structuring both inbound and outbound.

The role is primarily office based but as you gain knowledge and experience there will be the opportunity to work from home for part of the time.

What you will be doing

• Probate administration including correspondence with institutions;
• Payment of liabilities and legacies;
• Dealing with receipt of funds;
• Preparation of powers of attorney;
• Assisting with attorney administration and trust administration matters
• Filing of documents, correspondence and other documentation;
• File opening, archiving and billing
• Scheduling and compiling bibles of documents;
• Attending clients to sign documents including wills;
• Liaising and maintaining effective client relationships;
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives; and
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Paralegal grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Strong client focus and service delivery;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
• Good communication skills both oral and written;
• A strong team player with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels;
• A positive and proactive attitude;
• Flexibility and commitment;
• A willingness to learn;
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach;
• Previous experience of private client matters is desirable as a paralegal or legal secretary;
• We would consider an entry level paralegal with a willingness to develop general Private Wealth knowledge;
• Previous experience in dealing directly with clients is also preferable.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant\'s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice and Legal Services

We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.