Paralegal - Probate - #1718525

Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Probate Department

Location: Greater Manchester

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

We have a vacancy for an experienced Paralegal to work in our busy Probate Department working between our offices in Greater Manchester.

This role requires visiting clients, therefore the successful candidate must have a full driving license together with a car for business use.

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• To run a caseload and effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system


• To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients


• Working as part of a team dealing with elderly clients and grieving families


• Attending nursing homes and at the private homes of elderly clients


• To be able to take initial instructions for Wills and Powers of Attorney


• To be able to draft documents i.e. Wills and Powers of Attorney


• To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.


• Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files


• Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature


• Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate


• To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe


• To be proactive with regard to your own career development


• To develop transferable skills across the business


• Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients

Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act


• Must have good organisational skills


• Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)


• IT skills with full word processing skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Professional telephone manner


• Ability to work well within a team


• Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, team player


• Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible


• Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

What we offer

• Attendance bonus


• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years


• Birthday Holiday


• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)


• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)


• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)


• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes


• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)


• Annual Christmas Party & Events

Training & Development

• Training and development opportunities


• Internal workshops


• Compliance webinars

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attachyour CV.