Private Client Paralegal

Nelsons; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Private Medical Insurance

Travel benefits

Pension

Well-being programme

Discounts on selected legal service

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Nelsons is recruiting a Paralegal for its Nottingham Private Client team. You will handle wills, probate and estate administration, supporting senior lawyers and managing a busy caseload with strong client service. The role offers hybrid working after probation and opportunities to develop expertise in a leading regional law firm.

You will need Private Client experience, solid organisation and excellent communication skills to build lasting client relationships and deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client matters such as wills, probate or trusts.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• Excellent client service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients to ensure a positive experience.
• Assist with Private Client matters including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Draft legal documents, prepare correspondence and forms accurately.
• Liaise with clients, courts, financial institutions and third parties.
• Maintain well-organised case files and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with developments in Private Client law.

Skills

Private Client experience

Legal drafting

Client relationship management

Education

Paralegal qualification

Job description

Why Nelsons:

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

The Role:

Nelsons is home to one of the leading Private Client teams in the East Midlands, and we are looking to recruit a Paralegal, ideally with Private Client experience, to join our highly regarded team in Nottingham.

This role will focus on a broad range of Private Client matters, with a particular emphasis on wills, probate and estate administration. It presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to develop their expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working closely with our experienced lawyers, you will assist in the management and progression of client matters while also having the opportunity to develop and manage your own caseload. The role will involve drafting legal documents and applications, preparing correspondence, liaising with clients and third parties, and supporting fee earners across a varied workload. You will also meet with both new and existing clients, delivering a high standard of service and client care throughout.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent organisational and file management skills, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service. You will be a confident communicator, naturally inquisitive, and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. A sound understanding of legal principles and current legislation within Private Client practice would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring an excellent client experience at every stage of their matter.
• Assisting with a range of Private Client matters, including wills, probate and estate administration.
• Drafting legal documents, applications, correspondence and forms accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with clients, courts, financial institutions and other third parties.
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Private Client law, legislation and best practice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a seamless and high-quality service.
• Supporting the department's business development initiatives and participating in networking and marketing activities.

What We Offer:

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

A supportive and inclusive team environment with genuine opportunities for progression.

Ongoing training and development, with attendance at meeting and in person client contact where appropriate.

As part of this role, you be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Travel benefits
• Pension
• Well-being programme
• Discounts on selected legal service
• Hybrid Working following successful probationary period

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision