Paralegal - Charities

Foot Anstey LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm is seeking a motivated Paralegal to provide essential administrative and PA support. This hybrid role involves assisting a senior lawyer with charity and private client matters, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity in all tasks. Ideal candidates will have legal experience, communication skills, and strong attention to detail. A competitive salary, performance-linked bonus, and a robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and PA support to a senior lawyer.
• Manage and organise files for legal matters.
• Liaise with clients and beneficiaries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to grow your paralegal skills while providing essential administrative and PA support?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds

Role: Paralegal
Team: Charities
Location: Bristol or Exeter (Hybrid working)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Why this role matters: This hybrid opportunity blends administrative and PA support with hands-on paralegal experience. You’ll be part of a specialist team supporting charity and private clients with probate, estate administration, and related matters - helping ensure work is managed with care, accuracy, and sensitivity, while maintaining the highest standards of legal service and advice.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide essential administrative and PA support to a senior lawyer, including diary management
• Support compliance and file-opening formalities
• Manage and organise files to ensure proper folder and document structures are maintained
• Assist with financial processes, including cost management and monthly invoicing
• Update estate accounts with key asset and liability information
• Assist with applications to the probate registry
• Liaise with clients and beneficiaries to provide updates and respond to enquiries
• Ensure timely handling of correspondence
• Learn on the job about the legal and tax concepts that underpin probate and charity legacy work, and assist in providing high-quality legal advice to clients
• Maintain sensitivity to the charity’s reputation and brand in all communications

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who is motivated, energetic, and highly organised, with:

• Experience in a legal environment (probate or estate administration preferred, but not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• A proven track record of completing tasks accurately and on time
• Great time management and organisational ability
• A flexible, collaborative approach and a commitment to outstanding client service

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.