Private Client Paralegal

Clayton Legal; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal is assisting a well-established law firm in Chester to hire a Private Client Paralegal. This role offers hands-on experience across wills, probate and estate administration, with mentoring from experienced professionals.

You will liaise with clients and support day-to-day case management while developing your Private Client knowledge. The firm promotes an approachable, collaborative culture with clear training and pathways for progression, enabling you to build a long-term career

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Private Client environment
• Good knowledge of Wills, Probate and/or Estate Administration
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident, professional approach to dealing with clients
• The ambition to develop and progress within Private Client

Responsibilities

• Wills and Probate
• Estate Administration
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management
• Liaising directly with clients
• Preparing and progressing legal documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Skills

Private Client experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Looking to build your career in Private Client with a firm that will genuinely invest in you?

A well-established law firm is looking to add a Private Client Paralegal to its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous Private Client experience who wants to develop their skills, take on more responsibility and build a long-term career.

The firm has been established for over 15 years and has built a strong client base through providing straightforward, practical legal advice. It has a down-to-earth approach and prides itself on building lasting relationships with its clients.

The role

You will work alongside experienced Private Client professionals, gaining hands-on experience across a range of matters including:

• Wills and Probate
• Estate Administration
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management
• Liaising directly with clients
• Preparing and progressing legal documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Why consider it?

This isn't just a role to keep you busy - it's an opportunity to develop and progress.

You'll receive hands-on support and mentoring from experienced professionals, with structured training and plenty of opportunity to broaden your Private Client knowledge. If you're keen to progress your career, there is a clear pathway to do so.

The team is professional without being stuffy, approachable without compromising on standards, and genuinely collaborative.

What are they looking for?

They're keen to hear from candidates with:

• Previous experience within a Private Client environment
• Good knowledge of Wills, Probate and/or Estate Administration
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident, professional approach to dealing with clients
• The ambition to develop and progress within Private Client