Private Client Paralegal

Oculus Legal Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in Chester is seeking a Paralegal to join their Private Client team. The role includes managing taxable estates, providing administrative support, and liaising with clients, ideal for someone with experience in a private client environment. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £28,000 per annum, along with various perks including 26 days annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising with length of service)

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service benefit (4x salary)

Volunteering days and holiday buy/sell options

Career progression and ongoing professional development

Work alongside Legal 500 and Chambers ranked professionals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a private client environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in the management of taxable estates and trusts.
• Providing high-quality administrative support across the department.
• Liaising directly with clients to deliver an excellent standard of service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

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This range is provided by Oculus Legal Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary up to £28,000 per annum

Fantastic opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 firm in Chester

We’re working alongside a highly regarded North West law firm to recruit a Paralegal into their leading Private Client team. Based in their Chester office, this is an ideal opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of tax and trusts, whether from legal or financial services, who is looking to develop their career in private client work.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the team in the management of taxable estates and trusts
• Providing high-quality administrative support across the department
• Liaising directly with clients to deliver an excellent standard of service
• Managing your own workload and meeting key deadlines
• Maintaining accurate records and demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Working closely with senior fee earners and partners on a range of private client matters

What we need from you:

• Previous experience in a private client environment
• Ability and willingness to commute to Chester
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

The Perks:

• 26 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (4x salary)
• Volunteering days and holiday buy/sell options
• Career progression and ongoing professional development
• Work alongside Legal 500 and Chambers ranked professionals

If you’re interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [e-mail]!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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