Private Client Paralegal

Eventus Recruitment Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension

Ongoing professional development

Progress towards managing own caseload

Job summary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a reputable, well-established law firm in Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire. This full time, permanent job is fully office based and offers a guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on previous private client experience.

You will join a friendly, close knit team, supporting a solicitor on complex and high net worth probate and other private client matters.

Qualifications

• Around 1–2 years' experience in mixed private client work.
• Sound understanding of probate and estate administration procedures.
• Clear communication with clients and sensitive client care.

Responsibilities

• Support a solicitor with probate and estate administration matters.
• Assist with wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney.
• Draft wills and lasting powers of attorney under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties while providing client care.
• Maintain accurate client files and records.
• Develop towards managing a small caseload as experience grows.

Skills

Private client experience

Wills & trusts

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a reputable, well-established law firm in Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire. This full time, permanent job is fully office based and offers a guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on previous private client experience. You will join a friendly, close knit team, supporting a solicitor on complex and high net worth probate and other private client matters. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, pension and ongoing professional development, with the opportunity to progress towards managing your own small caseload.

Role Responsibilities

As a Private Client Paralegal in Burton on Trent, you will support a solicitor with a varied mix of private client work, including high net worth probate files. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting probate and estate administration matters, including preparing probate applications and related documentation.
• Assisting with wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney matters.
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney under supervision.
• Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties, providing professional and attentive client care.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records throughout each matter.
• Developing towards managing a small caseload, including straightforward wills, as your experience and confidence grow.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from Private Client Paralegals with around one to two years' experience of mixed private client work gained within a reputable practice. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A sound understanding of probate and estate administration procedures.
• Experience supporting a range of private client matters.
• Clear communication skills and a sensitive approach to client care.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a close knit team.

Benefits and Rewards

This opportunity offers scope to build your private client experience within a practice committed to internal development and progression. The successful Private Client Paralegal will benefit from:

• A guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on relevant private client experience.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Pension.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The possibility of progressing towards managing your own small caseload, including straightforward wills.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a well established high street law firm with an excellent reputation and a strong regional client base. The practice offers high quality work within a friendly, welcoming environment, with a close knit team and an open-door approach. Internal development and progression are actively encouraged, making this an attractive opportunity to build your career in private client law.

Please note, the years' experience and/or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide.

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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