Private Client Paralegal

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Burton on Trent, Derbyshire, is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to support a solicitor on high net worth probate and other private client matters. This full-time, office-based role offers a salary guideline of £25,000–£26,000 depending on experience.

You will assist with probate applications, wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney, drafting documents under supervision and liaising with clients, executors and beneficiaries, with the aim of gradually

Qualifications

• Around 1–2 years' experience in mixed private client work.
• Sound understanding of probate and estate administration procedures.
• Clear communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Support probate and estate administration, including probate applications and related docs.
• Assist with wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney matters.
• Draft wills and lasting powers of attorney under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, executors and beneficiaries, providing professional client care.
• Maintain accurate client files and manage priorities within a close-knit team.
• Develop towards managing a small caseload, including straightforward wills.

Skills

Private client experience

Probate knowledge

Wills & estate administration

Client care

Organizational skills

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a reputable, well-established law firm in Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire. This full time, permanent job is fully office based and offers a guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on previous private client experience. You will join a friendly, close knit team, supporting a solicitor on complex and high net worth probate and other private client matters. Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, pension and ongoing professional development, with the opportunity to progress towards managing your own small caseload.

Role Responsibilities

As a Private Client Paralegal in Burton on Trent, you will support a solicitor with a varied mix of private client work, including high net worth probate files. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting probate and estate administration matters, including preparing probate applications and related documentation.
• Assisting with wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney matters.
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney under supervision.
• Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties, providing professional and attentive client care.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records throughout each matter.
• Developing towards managing a small caseload, including straightforward wills, as your experience and confidence grow.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from Private Client Paralegals with around one to two years' experience of mixed private client work gained within a reputable practice. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A sound understanding of probate and estate administration procedures.
• Experience supporting a range of private client matters.
• Clear communication skills and a sensitive approach to client care.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.

Benefits and Rewards

This opportunity offers scope to build your private client experience within a practice committed to internal development and progression. The successful Private Client Paralegal will benefit from:

• A guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on relevant private client experience.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Pension.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.The possibility of progressing towards managing your own small caseload, including straightforward wills.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a well established high street law firm with an excellent reputation and a strong regional client base. The practice offers high quality work within a friendly, welcoming environment, with a close knit team and an open-door approach. Internal development and progression are actively encouraged, making this an attractive opportunity to build your career in private client law.

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