Paralegal Location:
- Poynton or Cheadle
- Up to £40,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Hybrid
Time Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm's Private Client Department. As a specialist in Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from either the Poynton or Cheadle office.
Key Responsibilities:- Meet with clients to gather instructions on Wills, LPAs, and Probate matters, including intestacy cases.
- Submit applications for Grants of Probate via the Probate Registry portal.
- Manage taxable estates, including the preparation of detailed Estate Accounts.
- Communicate with the DWP, HMRC, and charitable beneficiaries named in Wills.
- Independently produce professional letters and emails, with support from experienced legal secretaries.
- Complete IHT400 and other relevant inheritance tax forms.
- Apply knowledge of exemptions and reliefs in estate administration.
- Maintain oversight of client matters, including financial ledgers and aged debts, with support from senior team members.
- Work towards a billing target of three times the annual gross salary.
- Assess clients' mental capacity for LPAs and Wills, with an understanding of the Mental Health Act.
- Contribute effectively as part of a close-knit, collaborative team.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to maximise the use of the firm's extensive Wills, LPAs, and Deeds Bank.
- Help develop and streamline department processes.
- Experience with Leap software is desirable but not essential - training will be provided.
Established in 2002, this practise has steadily grown and expanded into various areas of law, including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Family Law, and Conveyancing. The firm holds a large and valuable Wills and Deeds Bank, having integrated the records of several well-known local practises. With strong client bases in both Poynton and Cheadle, this is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor seeking meaningful responsibilities and the chance to shape the future of a growing department. Candidates with slightly less experience in certain areas but who demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply.