Private Client Paralegal - Northampton

Chadwick Nott; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Northampton is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a highly regarded Private Client team. The role offers hands-on exposure to wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney, with supportive fee-earner mentoring.

You will manage files from instruction to completion, draft correspondence, liaise with clients and third parties, and contribute to a busy workload while maintaining high standards of client care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paralegal in private client matters or similar legal environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and client care.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with private client matters including wills, probate and LPA documentation.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, prepare probate paperwork.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries and third parties to progress files.
• Maintain case management systems and manage file progression to completion.
• Uphold high standards of client care and professional conduct.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Northampton

Competitive salary

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

This role would suit a Paralegal with previous private client experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-established department. You will work closely with experienced fee earners, assisting on a broad range of private client matters while gaining valuable hands-on experience and client exposure.

The team advises individuals and families across a variety of private client matters, including:

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

You will assist with the management of files from instruction through to completion, preparing legal documentation, liaising with clients and third parties, drafting correspondence and helping to ensure matters progress efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting fee earners with private client matters
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing probate and estate administration paperwork
• Supporting with Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties
• Managing files and maintaining case management systems
• Undertaking legal and administrative tasks to support the team
• Ensuring excellent standards of client care throughout

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a Private Client department and be confident dealing with clients in a professional and empathetic manner. Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team offering high-quality work and strong opportunities for long-term career development.

*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.*