Paralegal at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

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.