Deceased Estates Paralegal - Pietermaritzburg

Responsibilities:General AdministrationDrafting and typing of documents (Memos, emails, and letters related to administration of estates as required)Attending to outgoing postsTelephone enquiriesOpening Files for new EstatesLoading of Estate on LegalEaseCheck newspapers for death notices dailyRecord maintenanceFinal account for sign off for payment to beneficiariesPlacing monies into corporate saver for clientsCheque Requisitions and EFTsAdvertising and posting of feesDealing with ClientsAttend to / interview clients in person or telephonically as requiredHandle telephone queries regarding estate matters (bank balances, assets, and liabilities of the estate)Consult with beneficiaries of the estate as requiredAssist with occasional signing of willsMasters OfficeAttend Masters Office as and when required by the Estates DepartmentQuery ongoing mattersFollow up on all outstanding issues Requirements:MatricParalegalUnderstanding of Wills and TrustsBasic understanding of Accountancy/basic bookkeeping knowledgeValid drivers license advantageous (Code 8)Computer LiteracyMS Word (Intermediate/Advanced)MS Excel (Good)Lawpac exposure is advantageousLegalEaseAJSLexis PayDue to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.