Private Client Paralegal (Wills and Probate)

NRG Resourcing Ltd; Whitley Bay; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Whitley Bay is seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join its Wills & Probate team. The ideal candidate is a law graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in private client work. Responsibilities include assisting with client matters, managing case progression, and supporting solicitors. The position offers a salary of £22,250 per annum, hybrid working after probation, and generous holiday policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Attendance bonus

Quarterly funded team-bonding activities

Death in service

Auto-enrolment company pension

Responsibilities

• Assist with the efficient progression of client matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Review initial client information to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage the triage process and ensure correct case categorization.
• Support fee earners and team members with administrative and legal tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with firm policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent research skills

Understanding the importance of client care

Ability to work well in a team environment

Education

Law graduate

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal to join a Wills & Probate team. This role is ideal for a law graduate or an individual with some prior legal experience who is looking to develop their skills and gain hands‑on exposure to private client work within a supportive and professional environment.

Location: Whitley Bay

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours/week)
Salary: £22,250 per annum

What you will be doing

As a key member of our team, you will assist with the efficient progression of client matters from initial instruction through to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing initial client information:

  Assessing and checking documentation and details provided by clients to ensure all necessary information is complete, accurate and ready for the next stage of processing.

• Managing triage process:

  Sending files for triage, reviewing triage reports, and ensuring that cases are categorised correctly based on complexity, client needs and potential outcomes.

• Supporting fee earners and team members:

  Providing administrative and legal support to solicitors and other colleagues as required—this may include preparing correspondence, drafting standard legal documents, updating case management systems and liaising with clients and third parties.

• File handling and case management:

  Maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with firm policies, and assisting in the smooth running of client matters from start to finish.

What are they looking for

• Law graduate

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills both electronic and case management

• Excellent research skills

• Understanding the importance of client care

• Working well in a team environment

What they are offering

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working after probation period

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Attendance bonus

• Quarterly funded team-bonding activities

• Death in service

• Auto‑enrolment company pension

If you are interested in this role of Paralegal, click ‘apply now’ and a member of the team will be in touch.

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