Private Client Paralegal

Ashville Knight; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a legal assistant to support fee earners in the management of Trusts and Estates matters. The role includes liaising with clients and third parties, preparing documents, and providing general administrative support. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be proficient in IT applications. This office-based position offers a salary between £25,000 and £31,000, along with 25 days of holiday plus an extra day for your birthday.

Benefits

25 Days holiday

Private health scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Trusts and Estates matters.
• Previous role as a legal assistant or paralegal is ideal.
• Strong IT skills and ability to type audio recordings.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to fee earners in managing Trusts & Estates.
• Assist with a broad range of Trusts & Estates matters.
• Liaise with clients and third parties, including the Probate Registry.
• Prepare documents such as correspondence and attendance notes.
• Manage diaries and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Legal assistant/paralegal experience

IT literate

Experience with audio typing

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Outlook

Experience using case management systems

Job description

The Role

You will provide hands-on support to fee earners in the day-to-day management of Trusts & Estates matters, while delivering a professional and client-focused service. This is a varied role offering exposure to high-quality work and regular client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with a broad range of Trusts & Estates matters.
• Supporting new and existing clients efficiently and professionally.
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including the Probate Registry and HM Revenue & Customs.
• Preparing and producing documents such as correspondence, attendance notes, briefs and bills
• Diary management and general administrative support.

Desired Skills

• Have previous legal assistant/ paralegal experience ideally within Private Client/ Trusts and Estate matters.
• At least 2 years experience.
• IT literate and experience audio typing.
• Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using case management systems.

What they offer

• Monday Friday 9am 5pm and office based.
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £31,000.
• 25 Days holiday and an extra day of for your birthday.
• Private health scheme.