Private Client Paralegal — Wealth & Trusts Support

Smart Recruitment; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Recruitment is seeking an International Private Client paralegal to support partners and associates in Jersey. The role blends legal research, drafting assistance, and practice support, with emphasis on CDD coordination, billing and CRM hygiene.

Applicants should have a basic legal environment background, strong IT skills, and a proactive client-centric approach, and be willing to learn Jersey law to support the IPC team effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as stated, high school or higher.
• Experience in a legal environment is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn Jersey law.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarise legal and supporting documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis with clear notes and conclusions.
• Assist drafting documents using precedents and templates.
• Check documents for accuracy including names, dates, references.
• Assist in preparing client reports and correspondence.
• Attend client meetings to take notes and circulate actions.
• Coordinate drafting and signature logistics under guidance.
• Maintain filing and CRM hygiene, and matter records up to date.
• Support billing processes including drafting bills and tracking WIP.
• Support marketing and business development activities as needed.
• Take ownership of tasks to keep the practice running efficiently.

Skills

Legal environment experience

Research and drafting support

Strong IT skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Willingness to learn Jersey law

Education

High school or degree level educated

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Smart Recruitment is seeking an International Private Client paralegal to support partners and associates in Jersey. The role blends legal research, drafting assistance, and practice support, with emphasis on CDD coordination, billing and CRM hygiene.

Applicants should have a basic legal environment background, strong IT skills, and a proactive client-centric approach, and be willing to learn Jersey law to support the IPC team effectively.