Paralegal / Legal Executive

Phillips Solicitors Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm is seeking dedicated individuals to join their expanding Wills, Trusts, and Probate team. This role offers the chance to engage with clients directly, manage probate matters, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. With a commitment to traditional values and a focus on client satisfaction, this dynamic firm provides a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous holiday allowance, while making a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance scheme

26 days holiday

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy Wills, Trusts and Probate team is essential.
• CILEX qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for clients regarding probate matters.
• Manage a small caseload for probate and estate administration.

Skills

Wills, Trusts and Probate knowledge

Client communication

Case management

Education

CILEX qualification

Job description

LOCATION: Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY

HOURS: Full-time or Part-time opportunities

We are looking to welcome a range of people into the Wills, Trust and Probate team, from Paralegals to Legal Executives. These are key roles in our expanding team, helping us to provide expertise and support to our growing client base.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

The Wills, Trusts & Probate team

We are proud to be the largest WTP team in Basingstoke. Led by Sian and Lisa, who have more than 25 years of experience between them, and supported by several fee earners and assistants. We are a friendly group that likes to work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best possible advice to our clients.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll be a point of contact for clients – taking instructions in respect of probate matters and estate administration.
• You’ll get to run your own small case load for some of our probate matters and estate administration.
• You’ll be helping the team with the progression of probate files.
• You’ll be registering trusts on HMRC’s Trust Registration Service.

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday, and we offer a range of benefits including the ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme amongst others.

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Experience in working within a busy Wills, Trusts and Probate team
• CILEX qualification preferred but not essential

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Apply for this role

Please send your letter of application and CV to our Finance and Operations Manager, Faye McMahon by emailing: