Private Client Paralegal

Clayton Legal; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development support

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Chester City Centre is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a supportive team and develop expertise in Private Client work. You will work closely with the Head of Department and a Senior Solicitor on diverse matters including trusts, estates, wills and powers of attorney.

The role offers a clear pathway for professional growth, ongoing development support, and a collaborative environment with flexible start/finish options and a competitive salary relative to experience.

Qualifications

• Ambitious candidate aiming for Private Client law
• Ideally pursuing English legal qualifications including SQE studies
• Strong client care and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Private Client team
• Assist with trust and estate administration
• Prepare wills and lasting powers of attorney
• Liaise with beneficiaries, advisers and accountants

Skills

Client communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Education

SQE studies

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Are you an ambitious Private Client Paralegal looking to take the next step in your legal career?

A well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Chester City Centre is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their expertise in Private Client work whilst benefiting from genuine career progression opportunities and support towards further legal qualifications.

Working closely with the Head of Department and a Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in supporting a busy Private Client team. You will have regular contact with clients and other professional advisers, assisting with a broad range of matters including Trust administration, Estate administration, Preparation of Wills, Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney, Client liaison and relationship management and liaising with beneficiaries, financial advisers, brokers and accountants.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• An ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career within Private Client law
• Ideally already holding legal qualifications or working towards qualification, including SQE studies
• A confident communicator with excellent client care skills
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, email systems and case management software

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary relative to experience
• Full-time position (9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Flexibility around start and finish times if needed
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Support with professional development and legal qualifications
• Collaborative, friendly and inclusive working environment
• Generous salary, benefits and wellbeing package

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected Chester-based firm that genuinely invests in its people and provides a clear pathway for professional growth within Private Client law.