Private Client Paralegal

Simpson Judge; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected legal practice in Tamworth as a Private Client Paralegal, where you will support a Senior Solicitor in a dynamic role. This full-time position offers a structured environment ideal for those looking to advance their career in private client law. You'll manage client communications, assist with drafting legal documents, and ensure efficient workflow within the office. With opportunities for long-term development and potential training contracts, this role is perfect for an organized and proactive individual eager to grow in the legal field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage a busy workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Solicitor.
• Manage diary, appointments, and client communications.
• Draft Wills and assist with estate administration tasks.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organizational Ability

Attention to Detail

Professional Telephone Manner

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to build a career in private client law? We’re working in partnership with a well-established, multi-office law firm to recruit a Private Client Paralegal to support the Senior Solicitor and Head of Department based in Tamworth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected legal practice with 10 offices across the region, offering long-term development and potential routes to a training contract.

About the Role:

You’ll be providing dedicated administrative and legal support to a senior fee earner. You will be responsible for keeping the local private client caseload structured, timely, and progressing smoothly. This is a varied and busy support role suited to someone highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision once trained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering and directing client calls and queries professionally
• Managing the Senior Solicitor's diary and booking client appointments
• Typing dictation including file and attendance notes, and Will instructions
• Preparing and sending client care letters, estate correspondence, and probate applications
• Drafting Wills and assisting with estate administration tasks
• Uploading and maintaining client ID and file documentation in the case management system
• Receiving and processing post, scanning, and copying documents
• Preparing invoices and processing client payments
• Liaising with the Probate Registry and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)
• Ensuring workflow runs efficiently and files are kept accurate and up to date
• Assisting with Will signings as a witness
• Handling file closures and general office administrative duties

What We're Looking For:

• Strong administrative skills, ideally with some experience in a legal environment (private client preferred but not essential)
• Excellent organisational ability and the confidence to manage a busy workload independently
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• The ability to work effectively with a senior solicitor who is often out of the office with clients
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full-time, office-based position in Tamworth
• Supportive working environment with experienced colleagues
• Clear progression opportunities, including potential training contracts in the future

If you’re looking to take the next step in your legal career and thrive in a structured, professional environment – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or email your CV directly to us.