Paralegal (Private Client)

eNL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Job summary

eNL in the West Midlands is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Private Client) to join a busy private client department. You will support solicitors and partners while handling a varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy.

Focus areas include Wills, Probate, and Estate Administration, plus planning and client liaison. You will need strong client care, excellent communication, and empathy when dealing with elderly or vulnerable clients.

Qualifications

• Paralegals with a minimum of 10 years previous experience within a private client department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a varied private client caseload including Wills, Probate and estate administration.
• Support solicitors and partners while handling matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Liaise with clients and manage matters with sensitivity to elderly or vulnerable clients.

Skills

Private Client Experience

Wills

Probate

Estate Administration

Organised

Client Care

Communication Skills

Empathetic

Autonomy

Job description

Paralegal (Private Client), West Midlands, £Competitive salary + benefits

JOB REF:TL 4891

THE ROLE:

• This is an excellent opportunity for a senior paralegal with substantial private client experience to join a supportive and collaborative practice with a strong reputation for client care and high-quality work.
• You will play a key role within a busy private client department, supporting solicitors and partners while also handling matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• You will assist with a varied private client caseload to include, Wills and estate planning, Probate and estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust administration and general private client support and client liaison

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Paralegals with a minimum of 10 years previous experience within a private client department.
• Possess strong technical knowledge across wills, probate, and estate administration
• Be highly organised and capable of managing a busy workload
• Demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills
• Be empathetic and confident when dealing with elderly or vulnerable clients and sensitive matters
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.