Private Client Paralegal

Edwards Legal; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm's recruitment agency is looking for a Private Client Paralegal to join a small village practice in Brighton. This position offers the opportunity for full-time, part-time, or flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will assist with wealthy individuals' estate matters including the writing of wills and handling probate. A generous salary and bonuses are offered alongside a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous salary

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Private Client Paralegal, Solicitor or CILEX.
• Ability to handle wealth management matters including wills and estate planning.
• Strong communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the firm's increase in Private Client work.
• Draft wills and handle probate and estate matters.
• Provide advice on inheritance tax and capital gains tax.

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Employer
Edwards Legal Recruitment LP

Location
East Grinstead, West Sussex

Salary
Negotiable

Closing date
6 Nov 2025

Reference
68/1

Practice area
Private client, Tax, Elderly client

Contract type
Permanent

Hours
Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible

PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+, Not applicable

Position
Practice manager, Legal executive, Paralegal, Legal assistant, Solicitor, Trainee and graduate, Other, Newly qualified

Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Are you a Private Client Paralegal, Solicitor, CILEX or Lawyer looking to join a small village practice which can offer full-time, part-time or flexible working?

You will be joining this friendly and relaxed village practice of 10 staff which specialises in Private Client work, Residential & Commercial Property and Matrimonial law.

The firm's Private Client department (currently 2 lawyers) are looking for an additional team member to assist with the firm's increase in Private Client work, this can vary from a Paralegal looking to develop their legal career or an experienced lawyer/Solicitor who wishes to reduce their working hours.

The team acts mainly for Sussex & Surrey based individuals dealing with wealth management which includes the writing of Wills, LPAs, handling Probate & Estate matters, advice on IHT & CGT and dealing with Court of Protection matters.

A generous salary, bonus and flexible working are on offer.

Company

Edwards Legal Recruitment is specialist legal recruitment agency working with clients and candidates across the South East which includes Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and South London. We work with a range of clients from small high street law firms right through to in‑house companies and large commercial Legal 500 practices placing both qualified and non qualified staff. The staff at Edwards Legal have specialist knowledge across all legal sectors advising both clients and candidates.

• Telephone
  01273 526060
• Location
  Citibase
  95 Ditchling Road
  Brighton
  East Sussex
  BN1 4ST
  GB