Paralegal Leeds, England

Progeny

Full Time Leeds, England 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Progeny is the first and only UK firm to bring together independent financial planning, investment management, tax, HR and legal counsel all in one place. Progeny is the proud winner of the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2023 Best Employer award for the second year running!

Position: Paralegal

Location: In-office (Leeds)

Salary: Up to £25,000 dependent on experience

As a Paralegal, you will assist in taking instructions for Wills, Trust Deeds, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate matters, as well as supporting in drafting the relevant documents. In this role, you will assist and support fee earners to process legal work, resolve client enquiries and quotes, and carry out administrative work incidental to the progression of private client matters within the company.

You will have a desire to progress your career within a Private Client environment with an ability to build lasting relationships with clients.

To be successful you’ll need to bring…

Education to degree level with a relevant degree or similar qualifications (e.g., CILEX, STEP).
Experience in Private Client legal environment (desirable).
Experience in a case management system (desirable).
Committed to excellent client care and enthusiasm for private client work.
Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Effective administrative skills with accurate and efficient time recording skills.
Ability to identify problems, complaints, and risk management.

Here’s what it means for you…

· 30 days holiday plus public holidays

· Wellbeing day

· Birthday holiday

· Volunteering day

· Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice

· Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health

· Group pension scheme

· Life assurance scheme

· Eyecare vouchers

· Family leave

· Hybrid working

· Referral scheme

Who are Progeny?

Progeny is a unique framework of coordinated advice and insight across independent financial planning, investment management, tax services, HR services, real estate, and legal counsel.

We are a forward-thinking and tech-driven business, using technology to eliminate paperwork, improve communications and enrich the relationship between client and adviser. We create, enhance, and preserve wealth.

In 2022, we continued to onboard new team members and made 85 hires, resulting in an overall growth of 42%. This is an exciting time for Progeny as we continue to grow.

Interested in joining us? Please click “apply”, fill out our brief application form and attach your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing equal opportunities for all and will treat all job applicants fairly at each stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We strive to attract diverse talent and create a work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities and resources. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas and therefore have adopted skills-based hiring practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year

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