Paralegal

Ampa Group; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm is seeking a Private Client Paralegal in Lewes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in estate administration, and the ability to manage various legal matters effectively. This role offers a supportive team environment and a commitment to inclusion and flexibility in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong background in private client matters.
• High degree of accuracy in work.
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and update clients, colleagues, and third parties.
• Manage administrative aspects of legal matters.
• Support legal advisers and meet financial targets.
• Attend meetings, taking notes, and assisting discussions.
• Draft legal documents, including wills and powers of attorney.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of wills and estate administration

Job description

Paralegal

Department: Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - 0000

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lewes

Reporting To: Fiona Dodd

Description

At Mayo Wynne Baxter, our Private Client Team is renowned for its expertise and experience in resolving sensitive and complex matters. We understand that the issues our clients face can be distressing, and our team approaches every situation with professionalism, compassion, and care. Specialising in areas such as trust law, probate law, will writing, and lasting power of attorney advice, we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients. We’re looking for an ambitious, driven, and experienced Private Client Paralegal to join our exceptional team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while working with a supportive and professional team.

What you will be doing:

As a Private Client Paralegal, you will play a vital role in ensuring our clients receive the best possible service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with and updating clients, colleagues, and third parties by email, phone, and in person
• Managing administrative aspects of legal matters efficiently
• Supporting legal advisers and meeting your individual financial targets
• Attending client and third-party meetings (with or without legal advisers), taking notes, and assisting in discussions
• Drafting and preparing legal documents, including wills, powers of attorney, tax submissions, and probate applications

What you will need:

We seek a motivated individual with a strong background in private client matters. Ideally, you will have:

• A solid understanding of wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration
• The ability to manage a varied workload efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on providing exceptional client service
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

How we work?

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. Read more about MWB\'s fantastic benefits!

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following office hubs across the South East: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all. We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability, so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.