Paralegal at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to assist the team by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and organizing case files to support legal proceedings.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Paralegal qualification or certification
• Wills and trusts experience is advantageous
• Must be driven and engaged with all stakeholders
• Proficiency in English is essential
• Strong administrative skills are required
• Must be able and willing to work UK hours

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Sending initial letters to organisations in order to registethe death.
• Arranging house and chattels valuations.
• Coordinating house clearance/gardeners.
• Preparing schedule of assets and liabilities.
• Sending standard letters to HMRC, Probate Registry, and other third parties.
• Preparing closure and sale forms with letters to organisations.
• Arranging payment of liabilities.
• Arranging s.27 Trustee Act notices.
• Distributing assets to beneficiaries.
• Preparing standard letters to testator, donor, and attorneys.
• Drafting simple Wills and Codicils.
• Creating LPAs.
• Witnessing Will/LPA signings.
• Drafting Deputyship applications – applicants' contact details, etc.
• Preparing schedule of assets and liabilities.
• Sending initial letters to organisations in order to register the LPA/Deputyship order.
• Arranging payment of liabilities.
• Proofreading letters and attendance notes.
• Photocopying documents.
• Opening and archiving files.
• Taking new enquiries.
• Updating department databases.
• Booking and arranging meetings.
• Ordering department stationery.
• Taking minutes at department meetings.
• Booking courses and training sessions for the department.