Private Client Paralegal

WT Solicitors; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal practice in Thame is looking for a Private Client Paralegal to support solicitors with legal administration related to Wills, Trusts, and Probate. The role involves client engagement, managing legal tasks, and ensuring compliance. Options for hybrid working are available.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in private client work within a law firm is preferred.
• Legal qualifications such as Law Degree, CILEX, STEP, or LPC are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with private client work, including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estates.
• Managing legal administration tasks, maintaining compliant files, and drafting client correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-centric attitude

Education

Law Degree

CILEX

STEP

LPC

Tools

MyHMCTS

Quill

Job description

We are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join our growing legal practice based in Thame, Oxfordshire. The role involves supporting solicitors with legal administration related to Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting solicitors with private client work, including wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estates.
2. Managing legal administration tasks, maintaining compliant files, and drafting client correspondence.
3. Supporting compliance procedures for letters of engagement, file opening, and AML checks.
4. Engaging with clients and supporting vulnerable clients with professionalism and sensitivity.
5. Handling probate applications, inheritance tax forms, and estate management from start to finish.
6. Updating case management systems and tracking case progress.

Candidate requirements:

• Prior experience in private client work within a law firm is preferred.
• Legal qualifications such as Law Degree, CILEX, STEP, or LPC are advantageous.
• Attention to detail, client-centric attitude, and familiarity with systems like MyHMCTS and Quill are desirable.

Additional details:

The position can be full-time, with options for hybrid working (office and remote).