Private Client Paralegal: Wills, Probate & Trusts (9-5)

Confidential; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Bank holidays

Full-time role

Supportive team

Job summary

Confidential in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join a busy Private Client team. You will work closely with solicitors providing hands-on support across a varied range of matters.

The role covers wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning. You will liaise with clients and third parties, prepare documents, and help manage caseloads with a focus on accuracy and deadlines. Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with 24 days' annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experienced Private Client Paralegal with relevant practical experience.
• Confident dealing with clients professionally and empathetically.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wills and will drafting.
• Assist probate and estate administration.
• Handle trusts and lasting powers of attorney.
• Assist with estate and succession planning.
• Prepare legal documents, forms and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries and third parties.
• Obtain information for estates.
• Assist with probate applications and estate administration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files.
• Support fee earners with day-to-day caseload management.
• Manage own files or parts of files as appropriate.

Skills

Private Client experience

Client communication

Organisation

Time management

Strong communication

Teamwork

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join a busy Private Client team. You will work closely with solicitors providing hands-on support across a varied range of matters.

The role covers wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning. You will liaise with clients and third parties, prepare documents, and help manage caseloads with a focus on accuracy and deadlines. Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with 24 days' annual leave.