Private Client Paralegal

2M Legal; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Fareham is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal. The successful candidate will have at least 18 months of experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate and will support the team with drafting documents, client meetings, and file management. This role offers a supportive environment for professional development and requires strong client communication skills. This is a full-time office-based position with a salary range of £25,000-£30,000.

Qualifications

• Around 18 months+ experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
• Confident in client meetings and progressing matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Draft Wills, LPAs, and estate administration paperwork.
• Support clients via phone and in person.
• Manage own files under supervision.
• Attend client meetings and take instructions.
• Understand estate tax implications.
• Record time accurately and meet billing targets.
• Occasional travel between offices.
• Assist team with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Ability to manage workload

Client communication skills

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Fareham

Full-time | Office-based

Salary £25,000-£30,000

An opportunity has come up in a busy and friendly Private Client team at a respected law firm in Fareham. They're on the lookout for an experienced Private Client Paralegal who can hit the ground running and support the team across a broad range of matters.

What they're looking for

• Around 18 months+ experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate
• Someone who can manage their own workload but also work well with others
• Confidence in meeting clients and progressing matters with care and attention

What the role involves

• Drafting Wills, LPAs, and estate admin paperwork (IHT forms, R185s, deeds etc.)
• Supporting clients over the phone and face-to-face
• Managing your own files under supervision
• Attending client meetings and taking initial instructions
• Working with the TRS and understanding estate tax implications
• Time recording accurately and working to a billing target
• Occasionally travelling between the Fareham, Chichester, Havant, and Petworth offices
• You'll also be someone who's not afraid to muck in across the team whether its helping with document storage or stepping in for a colleague when needed.

A great next step if you're looking to develop in a supportive private client team that values reliability, initiative, and client care.

Interested? Apply in confidence.

Contact Sabina on 01329565064 or [e-mail]