Paralegal - Wills, Trusts & Probate

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Paralegal to join a dynamic Private Client team in Reading. This role offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life effectively. You will manage client finances and enquiries, while also contributing to a supportive and friendly team environment. With a focus on developing your skills through training, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the field of Private Client law. Enjoy unique benefits like bringing your dog to work and the option to purchase additional holiday days, making this role truly appealing.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Bring your dog to work

Option to purchase additional holiday

Social committee events

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client matters such as Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage new enquiries, client finances, budgets, and experts’ fees.
• Support the billing process, including raising billing guides.

Skills

Private Client matters

Wills

Trusts

Probate

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join my clients' Private Client team on a hybrid basis in their Reading offices.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in Private Client matters such as Wills, Trusts, and Probate. You will be part of a small, friendly team, valued for your individual contribution, with support to develop your skills through training.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage new enquiries, client finances, budgets, and experts’ fees.
• Work independently within instructions/protocols from senior fee earners.
• Maintain good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Utilize excellent IT skills, especially Microsoft Office (including Excel).
• Assist with research and opening new files.
• Support the billing process, including raising billing guides and forwarding invoices.
• Handle BACs forms for fee earners.
• Maintain high-quality work to promote the firm's reputation.

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Ability to work independently within established protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective teamwork and independent working abilities.
• Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Bring your dog to work.
• Option to purchase an additional five days of holiday.
• Social committee events.

If you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please note that due to high application volume, we may not respond to every applicant directly. If you haven't heard from us within 3 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.