Private Client Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join the growing Private Client team. You will support fee earners across a varied caseload and draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney under supervision.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, Private Client experience, a good understanding of Wills and LPAs, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client department is desirable.
• Experience working in a busy law firm environment.
• Good understanding of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administration and paralegal support within the Private Client department.
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Assisting fee earners with their caseloads and ongoing matters.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day Private Client work.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within required timescales.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Client-focused

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal to join a growing legal team in Manchester. You will work closely with the existing Private Client team, supporting fee earners across a varied caseload and working under the supervision of the Department Head.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administration and paralegal support within the Private Client department
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Assisting fee earners with their caseloads and ongoing matters
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day Private Client work
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within required timescales

Requirements

• Previous experience within a Private Client department is desirable
• Experience working within a busy law firm environment
• Good understanding of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines
• Professional and client-focused approach

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful