Private Client Paralegal - Kettering

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Kettering seeks a Private Client Paralegal to join a busy Private Client team. You will assist fee earners and manage aspects of private client matters, gaining exposure to wills, probate, LPAs, trusts and estate planning.

You will prepare documents, liaise with clients and third parties, manage files and progress matters from instruction through to completion. The role is office-based with potential flexibility for exceptional candidates and offers long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client department is essential.
• Experience handling wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, and estate planning.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners and manage aspects of private client matters.
• Prepare documents and draft correspondence for private client work.
• Liaise with clients and third parties; progress matters from instruction to completion.

Skills

Private Client experience

Wills & Probate exposure

Client liaison

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Kettering

£25,000 - £30,000 + bonus

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal to join a busy and highly regarded Private Client team in Kettering.

This role would suit an experienced Private Client Paralegal who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing team. The successful candidate will assist fee earners and manage appropriate aspects of private client matters, gaining exposure to a broad range of work.

The team advises clients on a variety of private client matters, including:

• Wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Estate planning

You will be involved in preparing legal documents, liaising with clients and third parties, managing files, drafting correspondence and supporting the progression of matters from instruction through to completion.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Private Client department and be comfortable dealing directly with clients in a professional and empathetic manner. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

This is primarily an office-based role in Kettering. Some flexibility may be considered for an exceptional candidate, but regular office attendance is expected.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and established firm offering high-quality work, strong support and genuine long-term career prospects.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.