Junior Paralegal – Private Client

Wrigleys Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Employee wellness initiatives

Agile working

Social events

Job summary

Wrigleys Solicitors in Leeds is seeking a Junior Paralegal to join our private client team and begin a rewarding legal career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will assist across estates administration, draft wills and powers of attorney, liaise with clients and third parties, and support solicitors while aligning with Lexcel procedures and evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• A law degree and interest in pursuing a career in law.
• Strong IT skills with Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Adaptable and able to work in a team.
• Strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of estates and related tasks.
• Draft wills, codicils and powers of attorney.
• Correspond with clients and third parties.
• Support solicitors and manage delegated tasks.
• Ensure files comply with Lexcel procedures.
• Attend training to stay updated on changes.
• Maintain organised case files and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

At Wrigleys Solicitors, we’re looking for a Junior Paralegal to join our private client team in Leeds.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• a generous holiday entitlement and purchase scheme
• a pension
• private medical insurance
• an employee assistance programme
• life assurance
• employee wellness initiatives
• agile working
• invitations to social events throughout the year

Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.

Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth.

What you’ll be doing as Junior Paralegal at Wrigleys Solicitors?

You will support the wider team across a range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their legal career who is keen to gain practical experience, develop their skills and build a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with all aspects of the administration of estates, including collating information on assets and liabilities, preparing applications for grants of representation and short form inheritance tax accounts, drafting basic estate accounts
• Drafting wills and codicils using established precedents
• Drafting powers of attorney, including Lasting Powers of Attorney (both property and financial affairs and health and welfare)
• Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties
• Supporting solicitors in the team and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided

What we’re looking for in a Junior Paralegal:

• A law degree and have an interest in pursuing a career in law
• Proficient IT skills - particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Adaptable, willing, and capable of working flexibly and as part of a team
• The ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Equality and Diversity

Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves