Paralegal – Private Client

Jobtailor; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lewes, United Kingdom, is seeking a capable Private Client Assistant to support wills, powers of attorney, probate applications and estate administration.

You will draft documents, communicate with clients and third parties, and help meet financial targets while ensuring accuracy.

The role emphasizes exceptional client service, attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Qualifications

• Strong background in private client matters.
• Solid understanding of wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration.
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills focused on exceptional client service.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and update clients, colleagues and third parties by email, phone and in person.
• Manage administrative aspects of legal matters efficiently.
• Support legal advisers and meet individual financial targets.
• Attend client and third-party meetings, take notes and assist in discussions.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including wills, powers of attorney, tax submissions and probate applications.
• Provide private client legal services involving trust law, probate law, will writing and lasting power of attorney advice.

Skills

Private client matters

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Client service

Job description

• Communicate with and update clients, colleagues and third parties by email, phone and in person
• Manage administrative aspects of legal matters efficiently
• Support legal advisers and meet individual financial targets
• Attend client and third-party meetings, take notes and assist in discussions
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including wills, powers of attorney, tax submissions and probate applications
• Provide private client legal services involving trust law, probate law, will writing and lasting power of attorney advice

Requirements

• Strong background in private client matters
• Solid understanding of wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration
• Ability to manage a varied workload efficiently
• Excellent communication skills focused on exceptional client service
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in private client legal services, including wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration, while providing exceptional client communication and support. Maintains a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in managing legal documents and administrative tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Private Client Matters
• Wills
• Powers Of Attorney
• Estate Administration
• Client Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Drafting Legal Documents
• Preparing Wills
• Preparing Powers Of Attorney
• Tax Submissions
• Probate Applications

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Client Service

Industry Keywords

• Trust Law
• Probate Law
• Lasting Power Of Attorney
• Financial Targets
• Administrative Management