Paralegal

Tees; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their dynamic Private Client team in Cambridge. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-quality Wills, Trusts, Tax, and Probate matters. You will be supporting an experienced legal team and gaining exposure to a variety of client cases. The firm values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness support, training programs, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Permanent health insurance

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Generous annual leave

Birthday off

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Motivated Paralegal with strong knowledge in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal advice under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with complex cases and manage own caseload.
• Prepare wills, administer estates, and communicate with relevant courts.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Communication

Wills and Trusts Knowledge

Probate Administration

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

PQE: Not applicable
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours)
Department: Private Client
Location: Cambridge
The Firm
Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.

Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for exceptional service, quality of life and doing business responsibly.

At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.

Our mission: helping people to a better future

About The Role
We are looking for a motivated Paralegal to join our dynamic Private Client team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate matters within a reputable and growing firm.

Supporting an experienced legal team, this role will offer exposure to a range of client matters and cases. A desire to learn, develop and work as part of a busy and collaborative team will be essential for this role.

What This Role Would Include

1. With appropriate supervision, providing clients with high quality and proactive legal advice.
2. Assisting experienced lawyers with complex cases with potential to manage your own caseload under supervision as the role develops.
3. Delivering legal services in a manner which is cost-efficient for both the client and the firm.
4. To assist the firm in achieving its professional and commercial objectives.

Specifically in the area of the Private Client team, your role will include:

1. Preparation of straightforward wills and summary explanation.
2. Administration of estates.
3. General correspondence with Court of Protection, Office of the Public Guardian and Court Funds Office.
4. Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and other Powers of Attorney as may be required.

Our commitment to you
At Tees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and career growth, including:
Professional Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
Health and Wellness: Permanent health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salaries and discretionary payments.
Supportive Work Environment: An inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity.
Work-Life Balance: Generous annual leave, plus birthday off.

At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.

By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact.