Private Client Paralegal | Somerset | Elderly Client Focus | Legal 500 Firm | Growth Opportunity

QED Legal LLP; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Crewkerne is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to support their experienced team with elderly client matters, including Wills and Probate. This role is hands-on, requiring document production and client interaction. A supportive culture is fostered, with growth opportunities in a growing firm after a recent merger. Applicants should ideally hold a UK driving licence for occasional visits, although it's not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Motivated paralegal with a genuine interest in supporting elderly or vulnerable clients.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for occasional visits.

Responsibilities

• Support an experienced Private Client team on a meaningful caseload.
• Produce documents and manage own time and administration.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to team success.

Skills

Client interaction

Document production

Time management

Knowledge of Wills and Probate

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Private Client Paralegal | Somerset | Elderly Client Focus | Legal 500 Firm | Growth Opportunity

If you’re a motivated paralegal with a genuine interest in supporting elderly or vulnerable clients, read on.

This well-regarded regional firm has been growing steadily over the past few years, with a major merger in 2022, the opening of a new office in Devonat the start of 2024, and a series of senior promotions and strategic lateral hires. Their Private Client Department is a core part of the business, with a growing Later Life Team that’s known for delivering sensitive, tailored advice. The firmwere named Law Firm of the Year (Turnover £3M+) in 2023. There’s a real feel-good energy across the offices, and employees consistently report a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people enjoy turning up to work.

The Crewkerne office is looking to add a paralegal to supportan experienced Private Client team on a varied and meaningful caseload. The focus will be on elderly and vulnerable client work; Wills, Powers of Attorney, probate administration, and general support around complex later-life matters. There’s plenty of client interaction, and you’ll be encouraged to build relationships and contribute to the wider success of the team, not just sit behind a desk.

The role is hands-on: you’ll be producing your own documents, using case management software, and managing your own time and admin. There’s support from experienced lawyers across the wider Private Client Department, but this is also a great chance to take ownership of your work and develop quickly.

This is an office-based role, so you’ll need to be happy being part of a local team day-to-day. A full UK driving licence is preferred due to the need for occasional home or hospital visits, but it’s not a dealbreaker.

To apply, send your CV to [e-mail] or give me a call on 07300 236070 for a confidential chat about this role or others across the South West.