Private Client Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a growing legal team. You will support fee earners across a varied caseload under the supervision of the Department Head.

You will draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, provide administration and paralegal support, and liaise with clients, beneficiaries and third parties. The role emphasizes organisation, communication and meeting deadlines within a busy law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within 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 meet deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.

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

Private Client

Paralegal

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Professional approach

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