Private Client Paralegal

2M Legal; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Portsmouth is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to assist with drafting legal documents and guiding clients through their legal needs. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of experience in Private Client matters and possess strong organizational and people skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and a friendly, supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly team

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience as a paralegal in Private Client matters.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle multiple deadlines.
• Organized and capable of managing files independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Probate applications.
• Guiding clients with empathy through legal processes.
• Keeping files compliant and managing them from start to finish.

Skills

Experience in Private Client (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts)

Strong people skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Private Client Paralegal
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum

Are you a paralegal who enjoys helping families through life's big (and sometimes messy) milestones? We're looking for a Private Client Fee-Earning Paralegal to join a long-established, well-respected law firm in Portsmouth with deep roots in the local community. Think traditional values mixed with a modern, approachable team - basically, the best of both worlds.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary (actual money, not "experience")
• Great benefits and a friendly, down-to-earth team that genuinely cares about their people
• The chance to be part of a firm that's been around for generations but isn't stuck in the past
• Real opportunities to grow your career and take on responsibility in a supportive environment

About You

• At least 12 months' experience in Private Client (Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts - the usual suspects)
• Happy handling your own files with supervision available when you need it
• Organised enough to keep your cases running smoothly (bonus if your sock drawer is equally neat)
• Strong people skills - because clients want empathy as much as legal expertise
• Calm under pressure and able to juggle deadlines without losing your cool (or your sense of humour)

What You'll Be Doing

• Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Probate applications
• Guiding clients with empathy and clear explanations (no Latin required)
• Managing files from start to finish while keeping everything compliant
• Working alongside solicitors and colleagues who will share knowledge (and the biscuit tin)
• Becoming part of a firm that's as well-known for supporting its community as it is for supporting its staff

If you're looking to join a respected, and genuinely welcoming firm where your work makes a real difference (and your birthday will never be forgotten), we'd love to hear from you.