Paralegal - Private Client

TN United Kingdom; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their team in Sidcup. The role involves supporting solicitors with client interactions and legal documentation, requiring strong academic credentials and communication skills. The firm offers a range of benefits, including a profit share scheme, health cashback, and flexible leave options, emphasizing professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Health cashback benefits

Auto-enrolment pension scheme after 3 months

Flexible annual leave (25-30 days, with rollover options)

Long service awards, birthday leave, family-friendly policies after two years

Death in Service Insurance (2x salary)

Volunteer Sabbatical (up to 2 days paid leave annually)

Legal Fees contribution after one year

Referral bonuses up to £2,000

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Completed the Legal Practice Course and have an interest in Private Client.
• Completed a qualifying law degree (minimum 2:1) or a non-law degree with GDL (commendation or above).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors and partners with client contact and documentation drafting.
• Engage in legal research and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Legal Research

Problem Solving

Education

Legal Practice Course

Qualifying law degree (minimum 2:1)

Job description

Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP

Our Values

• Expert - We invest in the continual development of our people, teams, and technology to maintain our expertise.
• Professional - We are accountable, open, transparent, and act with integrity in all our dealings.
• Friendly - We are approachable and aim to put clients at ease while maintaining professionalism.

Judge & Priestley are currently hiring for a Private Client Paralegal based in any of our four offices: Sidcup, Blackheath, Beckenham, or Bromley.

We are proud to be listed in The Legal 500 and serve a wide range of clients across London and the surrounding counties. Established in 1889, we are a modern, progressive firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and staff development.

Our Private Client team is one of the largest in the southeast, advising on estate planning, tax, probate, wills, powers of attorney, and elderly client affairs. We pride ourselves on our empathetic approach and clear communication.

Key Responsibilities

You will support solicitors and partners, with opportunities for direct client contact and documentation drafting under supervision. We seek a bright, enthusiastic candidate with strong academic aptitude, a genuine interest in law, and excellent communication skills. You should enjoy legal research, problem-solving, and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Completed the Legal Practice Course and have an interest in Private Client
• Completed a qualifying law degree (minimum 2:1) or a non-law degree with GDL (commendation or above)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Profit Share Scheme
• Health cashback benefits
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme after 3 months
• Flexible annual leave (25-30 days, with rollover options)
• Long service awards, birthday leave, family-friendly policies after two years
• Death in Service Insurance (2x salary)
• Volunteer Sabbatical (up to 2 days paid leave annually)
• Legal Fees contribution after one year
• Referral bonuses up to £2,000
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme

We are committed to investing in our expertise and supporting our staff with resources and professional development opportunities.