Private Client Paralegal

Eventus Recruitment Group; Meriden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a Top Tier Legal 500-recognised private client law firm in Coventry, West Midlands. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to develop within a growing specialist practice supporting high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families whose affairs include complex and international elements.

You will provide paralegal support across private client matters, assist with file progression and

Qualifications

• Existing experience or knowledge relevant to private client work.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within private client law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail when managing documentation and competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to a collaborative working environment.
• An aptitude for continuous learning, development and adapting to varied private client matters.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners and specialists with a range of private client matters.
• Assisting with the preparation and progression of private client files and associated documentation.
• Communicating professionally with clients and third parties and helping to maintain a high standard of client service.
• Undertaking legal and administrative work to support the efficient progression of matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's specialist legal and tax teams where matters require input from different disciplines.
• Developing your knowledge and experience through involvement in varied and technically interesting private client work.

Skills

Private client experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a specialist, Top Tier Legal 500-recognised private client law firm in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent job position and offers the opportunity to develop within a growing specialist practice, supporting high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families whose affairs can include complex and international elements. The firm is employee trust owned and places strong emphasis on professional development, continuous learning and collaborative working.

Role Responsibilities

You will join an expanding specialist private client practice and provide paralegal support across high-quality private client work. The position offers exposure to a sophisticated client base and the opportunity to build your technical experience within a multi-disciplinary legal and tax environment. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting fee earners and specialists with a range of private client matters.
• Assisting with the preparation and progression of private client files and associated documentation.
• Communicating professionally with clients and third parties and helping to maintain a high standard of client service.
• Undertaking legal and administrative work to support the efficient progression of matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's specialist legal and tax teams where matters require input from different disciplines.
• Developing your knowledge and experience through involvement in varied and technically interesting private client work.

Person Specification

This Private Client Paralegal opportunity would suit someone who is keen to develop within a specialist private client environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Existing experience or knowledge relevant to private client work.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within private client law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail when managing documentation and competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to a collaborative working environment.
• An aptitude for continuous learning, development and adapting to varied private client matters.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist practice with a strong reputation in the private client market and a clear commitment to developing its people. The successful Private Client Paralegal will also benefit from:

• Employee trust ownership, giving employees the opportunity to contribute to the firm's growth, strategic direction and future success.
• Investment in professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for extended learning and development within a specialist private client practice.
• Opportunities to take part in volunteering and fundraising activities supported by the firm.
• Exposure to high-quality private client work for high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners and families, including matters with international aspects.
• A collaborative working environment with an open-door culture and strong emphasis on team working and participation.
• Office-based working within a specialist West Midlands private client practice.

About the Law Firm

This specialist, multi-disciplinary private client law firm brings together legal and tax expertise to advise individuals, trustees, business owners and families on complex wealth, estate and succession matters. The practice is Top Tier Legal 500-recognised for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate in the West Midlands and is known for technically sophisticated private client work. Its employee trust ownership model supports an inclusive and collaborative culture, with employees encouraged to contribute to the continued development and success of the practice.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

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