Private Client Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in Service benefit

Healthcare and wellbeing programme

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing training and development

Excellent long-term career progression

Job summary

Bedford-based law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join the busy Private Client department. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to develop within a supportive team handling a broad range of private client matters.

You will support fee earners and assist with a varied caseload including Wills, Probate and Estate Administration, LPAs, Trusts and Inheritance Tax planning. Experience with case management systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Private Client department
• Knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing probate and estate administration paperwork
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties
• Managing files and maintaining case management systems
• Assisting with the progression of matters from instruction through to completion
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Client care

Time management

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its busy Private Client department in Bedford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to further develop their career within a supportive team handling a broad range of private client matters.

The Role

You will provide support to fee earners and assist with a varied caseload including:

• Wills
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Inheritance Tax Planning

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing probate and estate administration paperwork
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties
• Managing files and maintaining case management systems
• Assisting with the progression of matters from instruction through to completion
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management

Requirements

• Previous experience within a Private Client department
• Knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and client care abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Healthcare and wellbeing programme
• Employee discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

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