Paralegal Private Client Wills & Probate

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a Paralegal to join their busy Private Client team. This role demands strong client-facing skills and the ability to draft key legal documents such as Wills and Powers of Attorney. Ideal candidates are approachable, confident, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Support Solicitors while developing your legal skills with a dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for those experienced in Private Client work or eager to enter the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client work is beneficial.
• Ability to draft Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Approachable and confident in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Take initial instructions from clients and open files.
• Assist fee earners with client cases under supervision.
• Liaise with clients in meetings and telephone discussions.
• Manage correspondence and time recording.
• Support the head of department as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Client Facing Skills

Time Management

Job description

Our client has a new vacancy for a Paralegal to join their busy Private Client team. This is a great opportunity for applicants who have experience working in Private Client, or those who have a genuine desire to work in Private Client. The ideal candidate will be supporting our Private Client Solicitors. The position would suit someone who is approachable, flexible, confident, and accurate.

To develop your legal skills and knowledge within an experienced team, working on a range of

Key Responsibilities

• To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the Office Management System.
• To assist the fee earners with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision.
• Liaise with clients both in office meetings and in telephone discussions.
• Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to clients and third parties.
• Checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders.
• Time recording all work undertaken.
• Travelling with fee earners/solicitors to attend outside appointments as and when necessary.
• Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department and to assist the department when necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems.
• Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
• To be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a friendly professional team environment.
• Presentable with excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to work to deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
• You will also draft Wills, Powers of Attorney and other documentation.
• You will be working with clients on a daily basis, via telephone, email and face to face - so excellent client facing skills are a must.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.