Private Client Paralegal

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law practice in Banbury is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant for a full-time, office-based role. The candidate will assist in preparing wills, managing simple private client cases, and client communication. Ideal applicants should have at least one year of experience in a private client department and be knowledgeable about wills and probate. The role provides extensive training, mentorship, and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday (rising to 27)

2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas

Birthday off (from year two)

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Company sick pay and pension scheme

Discounted legal fees

Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access

Life insurance 3× salary

Full induction and ongoing training

Supportive team culture

Community involvement and charity events

Excellent career prospects

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a paralegal/legal assistant.
• Experience with legal case management systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with wills and estate administration.
• Manage a straightforward private client caseload.
• Attend to clients via email, phone, and face-to-face.

Skills

Experience in private client department

Use of legal case management system

Ability to deal with sensitive situations

Understanding of wills, trusts, and probate law

Valid driving license

Job description

Location: Banbury. Salary: £25k to £28k, commensurate with experience.

This is a very well-established law practice that has steadily grown its office network, including two acquisitions over the past four years, giving them a great regional presence and a massively increased volume of business. If job security, training and career development are important to you, then this is the perfect firm to join.

The private client team is led by a senior solicitor and Director with over 20 years of experience, who handles complex high‑value cases and is recognised in the Legal 500 as a recommended lawyer. They are also the firm’s appointed Training Partner, so if you are looking to learn about more complex work or to qualify in the longer term, you will not find a better mentor. The firm’s accreditations include the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with the preparation of wills, lasting power of attorneys and dealing with administration of estates
• Managing a small, straight‑forward private client caseload, commensurate with experience
• Attending to clients by email, telephone and face to face
• Typing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Time recording and preparing bills

Candidate Profile

• At least one year’s experience working within a private client department as a paralegal/legal assistant supporting a fee earner
• Experience of using a legal case management system
• Ability to deal with sensitive, sometimes challenging, situations in a sympathetic and professional manner
• Good understanding of the law pertaining to wills, trusts and probate
• Valid driving licence and ability to use your own vehicle

What’s on Offer

This is a full‑time permanent job, fully office‑based, working 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week). Salary is a guideline, in line with market rate, and will be wholly dependent on experience.

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas
• Birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• Company sick pay and pension scheme
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• Life insurance 3× salary
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Excellent career prospects