Private Client Paralegal

Ashville Knight; Waverley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Waverley is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to support their Trusts & Estates department. This role offers hands-on experience and client contact, assisting fee earners with various legal matters. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' experience in Private Client work, IT literacy, and proficiency in MS Office. The position is office-based with a salary range of £25,000 to £31,000, 25 days of holiday plus an extra day for your birthday, and a private health scheme.

Benefits

25 Days holiday

Extra day off for birthday

Private health scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Private Client/Trusts and Estates matters.
• Proficient in IT and audio typing.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with Trusts & Estates matters.
• Support and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Prepare documents, correspondence, and bills.
• Manage diaries and provide administrative support.

Skills

Previous legal assistant/paralegal experience

IT literate

Experience with audio typing

Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Familiarity with case management systems

Job description

Overview

A well-established and highly regarded Surrey law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a busy and supportive team, working closely alongside experienced fee earners.

The Role

You will provide hands-on support to fee earners in the day-to-day management of Trusts & Estates matters, while delivering a professional and client-focused service. This is a varied role offering exposure to high-quality work and regular client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with a broad range of Trusts & Estates matters.
• Supporting new and existing clients efficiently and professionally.
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including the Probate Registry and HM Revenue & Customs.
• Preparing and producing documents such as correspondence, attendance notes, briefs and bills.
• Diary management and general administrative support.

Desired Skills

• Have previous legal assistant/ paralegal experience ideally within Private Client/ Trusts and Estate matters.
• At least 2 years' experience.
• IT literate and experience audio typing.
• Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using case management systems.

What they offer

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and office based.
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £31,000.
• 25 Days holiday and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Private health scheme