Private Client Paralegal

G2 Legal Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive team

High-quality work

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Wokingham seeks a Private Client Paralegal to join a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm. You will manage probate matters, estate administration and LPAs as part of a eight-person Private Client team.

Salary £28,000–£32,000 DOE plus excellent benefits and clear progression prospects. The firm delivers expert advice to individuals and families across Berkshire and the Thames Valley and offers a collaborative, supportive environment with long-term career potential in Private

Qualifications

• Experience as Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Experience handling probate files with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration.
• Excellent organisational and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in Private Client law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of straightforward probate matters with minimal supervision.
• Assist on a broad range of Private Client work.
• Support eight experienced Private Client fee earners.
• Handle estate administration and probate tasks.
• Draft and review wills and LPAs where required.
• Assist with trust creation and administration, and Court of Protection matters.
• Maintain estate accounts and tax administration tasks.
• Provide elderly client care and advice as part of the team.

Skills

Private Client experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Wokingham | £28,000–£32,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Our client, a well-establishedLegal 500 and Chambers-ranked law firm, is seeking aPrivate Client Paralegalto join its highly regarded team inWokingham. This opportunity has arisen as part of the firm's long-term succession planning, making it an excellent role for someone looking to build a successful career in Private Client law.

The firm has an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service and expert legal advice to individuals and families across Berkshire and the Thames Valley. You'll join a collaborative and supportive department where your development will be encouraged from day one.

The Role

Working alongside a team of eight experienced Private Client fee earners, you will manage straightforward probate matters with minimal supervision while assisting on a broad range of high-quality Private Client work.

Your caseload will include:

• Estate administration
• Probate matters
• Will drafting and reviews
• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
• Trust creation and administration
• Court of Protection matters
• Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning
• Trust and estate administration
• Estate accounts and tax administration
• Elderly client advice
• Trust and estate disputes (assisting)

About You

• Previous experience working as aPrivate Client Paralegalor Legal Assistant
• Experience handling straightforward probate files with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of wills, probate, LPAs and estate administration
• Excellent organisational and client care skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in Private Client law

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of£28,000–£32,000(dependent on experience)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• High-quality Private Client work
• Work with experienced Legal 500 and Chambers-recognised lawyers
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career prospects within a respected regional law firm

If you're aPrivate Client Paralegal,Probate ParalegalorPrivate Client Legal Assistantlooking to join a highly regarded law firm in Wokingham, we'd love to hear from you.