Paralegal (Contentious Probate)

Thrive Group; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Bath is seeking a Paralegal for their Contentious Probate team. You will support partners, handle client onboarding, and manage legal tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and strong IT skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Health benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contentious probate desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills as you will be first point of contact for clients.
• The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines.
• First rate IT skills including MS Office (Word/Outlook and Excel).
• Fast and accurate typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners within the department.
• Dealing with new enquiries and client onboarding.
• Assisting with a number of legal and administrative tasks.
• Providing initial advice to clients via phone, email and video.
• Drafting fee estimates, file opening letters and terms of business.
• Recording client activity / progress on spreadsheets.
• Ad hoc duties when required including assisting in the Manager's absence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proven experience in contentious probate

First rate IT skills (MS Office)

Fast and accurate typing skills

Job description

Overview

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Bath who are actively seeking to engage a Paralegal within Contentious Probate.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting Partners within the department.
• Dealing with new enquiries and client onboarding.
• Assisting with a number of legal and administrative tasks.
• Providing initial advice to clients via phone, email and video.
• Drafting fee estimates, file opening letters and terms of business.
• Recording client activity / progress on spreadsheets.
• Ad hoc duties when required including assisting in the Manager's absence.

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience in contentious probate desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills as you will be first point of contact for clients.
• The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines.
• First rate IT skills including MS Office (Word/Outlook and Excel).
• Fast and accurate typing skills.

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday full-time (some hybrid available).
• The chance to work locally and join a supportive, established yet progressive firm.
• Excellent benefits package including generous holiday allowance and health.

If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Trowbridge.