Private Client Paralegal

LR Legal Recruitment; Camberley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join its growing team. The role involves supporting solicitors on a varied estate, will, probate and trust caseload, and handling admin from instruction to completion.

The successful candidate will have experience in Private Client matters, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines. The firm offers a collaborative environment and exposure to a broad range of private client work.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client, Wills & Probate or Estate Administration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of estates from initial instruction through to completion.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and relevant forms.
• Assist with probate applications and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Support solicitors with Will and Lasting Power of Attorney matters.
• Assist with trust administration and related documentation.
• Conduct legal and property searches and obtaining information from third parties.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other professional organisations.
• Assist with the collection and distribution of estate assets.
• Prepare and maintain estate accounts.
• Undertaking legal and factual research.
• Providing general administrative and legal support to fee earners.
• Maintaining accurate case management records.
• Ensuring matters progress efficiently and within relevant deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time-management

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Private Client / Wills & Probate / Estate Administration

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Paralegal to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of Private Client matters.

The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality, personalised legal advice to individuals, families and businesses, with an established Private Client practice covering a broad range of matters.

The Role

As a Private Client Paralegal, you will provide support across a varied caseload, with responsibilities including:

• Assisting with the administration of estates from initial instruction through to completion.
• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and relevant forms.
• Assisting with probate applications and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
• Supporting solicitors with Will and Lasting Power of Attorney matters.
• Assisting with trust administration and related documentation.
• Conducting legal and property searches and obtaining information from third parties.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other professional organisations.
• Assisting with the collection and distribution of estate assets.
• Preparing and maintaining estate accounts.
• Undertaking legal and factual research.
• Providing general administrative and legal support to fee earners.
• Maintaining accurate case management records.
• Ensuring matters progress efficiently and within relevant deadlines.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a Private Client, Wills & Probate or Estate Administration team.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Good knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and competing deadlines.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.