Private Client Paralegal

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited in St Albans seeks a Private Client Paralegal. The role supports a Private Client team across wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts, handling document preparation, file progression, and client instructions while maintaining excellent client service and organisation.

Ideal candidates have prior Private Client experience or related legal secretarial qualifications, with strong written and verbal communication, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Private Client department or legal secretarial experience.
• Good understanding of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to an established Private Client team.
• Progress client matters and manage administrative responsibilities.
• Deliver a high standard of client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client-focused

Education

Legal secretarial experience or related qualifications

Job description

PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL

ST ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE
£26,000 - £30,000

QED Legal are keen to speak with a Legal Assistant / Private Client Paralegal regarding an opportunity with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a Private Client department of a law firm, or relevant legal qualifications, alongside a genuine interest in Private Client law.

You will provide support to an established Private Client team, assisting with the progression of client matters, managing administrative responsibilities and delivering a high standard of client service.

The role will involve exposure to a varied range of Private Client matters, including:

• Wills and Estate Planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate applications
• Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Probate accounting and associated documentation

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of legal documents, progressing files, taking client instructions and providing wider secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Private Client, joining a supportive team where client service, organisation and attention to detail are highly valued.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Private Client department or legal secretarial experience.
• A good understanding of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach.