Paralegal

Wahed Invest
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 2-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Team player","Multitasking","Analytical thinking","Communication"]

Paralegal to support private client matters at a Wahed subsidiary, focusing on Wills, probate, tax planning, trusts and Court of Protection, with emphasis on Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK. You will conduct legal research, prepare documents, manage case files, liaise with clients and witnesses, and assist the team in delivering timely, expert legal advice.

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Wahed Invest
Wahed Invest
2 years ago

Paralegal

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Job Summary

Paralegal to support private client matters at a Wahed subsidiary, focusing on Wills, probate, tax planning, trusts and Court of Protection, with emphasis on Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK. You will conduct legal research, prepare documents, manage case files, liaise with clients and witnesses, and assist the team in delivering timely, expert legal advice.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Building upon existing private client work experience and becoming a qualified specialist in this field.
  • •Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and motions.
  • •Review and analyse legal documents, statutes, and regulations to provide accurate and timely information.
  • •Assist in the management and organization of case files, maintaining an efficient and up-to-date filing system.
  • •Liaise with clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders to gather information and coordinate legal activities.

Key Requirements

  • •Ideally have a degree in law (or postgraduate diploma in law) or be a CILEx qualification, but a graduate in any other field will be considered provided you can demonstrate an ambition to pursue this area of law.
  • •Ideally 1-3 years at a previous solicitor’s firm dealing with private client work.
  • •An interest in Shariah law and its implications and application under English law.
  • •Knowledge of civil litigation and court procedure is desirable.
  • •Ability to multi-task and prioritise and meet deadlines.
Experience:2-3 yearsPrivate client lawIslamic Wills
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailTeam playerMultitaskingAnalytical thinkingCommunication
Languages:English

Company Brief

Wahed Invest
Provides a Shariah-compliant robo-advisory platform offering halal investment portfolios, automated investing, and financial planning tools for Muslim and ethical investors across multiple markets.
Industry: Wealth Management
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2015
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