Private Client Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their Private Client team in Chester. This role offers the chance to work alongside respected professionals, providing support in managing taxable estates and trusts while enjoying numerous benefits like enhanced pension schemes and career progression.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service benefit (4x salary)

Volunteering days and holiday buy/sell options

Career progression and ongoing professional development

Work alongside Legal 500 ranked professionals

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing taxable estates and trusts.
• Strong administrative support skills.
• Ability to liaise with clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of taxable estates and trusts.
• Providing high-quality administrative support.
• Liaising directly with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Experience in private client environment

Job description

Salary up to £28,000 per annum

Fantastic opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 firm in Chester

We’re working alongside a highly regarded North West law firm to recruit a Paralegal into their leading Private Client team. Based in their Chester office, this is an ideal opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of tax and trusts, whether from legal or financial services, who is looking to develop their career in private client work.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the team in the management of taxable estates and trusts
2. Providing high-quality administrative support across the department
3. Liaising directly with clients to deliver an excellent standard of service
4. Managing your own workload and meeting key deadlines
5. Maintaining accurate records and demonstrating strong attention to detail
6. Working closely with senior fee earners and partners on a range of private client matters

What we need from you:

1. Previous experience in a private client environment
2. Ability and willingness to commute to Chester
3. Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

The Perks:

1. 26 days annual leave (rising with length of service)
2. Enhanced pension scheme
3. Death in service benefit (4x salary)
4. Volunteering days and holiday buy/sell options
5. Career progression and ongoing professional development
6. Work alongside Legal 500 and Chambers ranked professionals

If you’re interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [emailprotected]!