Private Client Paralegal: Wills, Trusts & Estates

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. invites applications for a Legal Assistant within its private client team, renowned for wills, probate and Court of Protection work.

You will support Partners and fee earners across a varied caseload, including drafting wills, administering estates, and preparing estate accounts, with attention to detail and a client-first approach. You will handle correspondence, case management tasks, and confidential documents while assisting in court applications and tax planning.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant experience would be preferred.
• Have high levels of client care communication skills both written and verbal and be confident in handling calls.
• Excellent client facing skills and a client focused approach to service delivery.
• Experience in using case management software and Microsoft office tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to strict deadlines/timescales.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required as the role requires regular travel to client’s properties, care homes and other locations around the North West.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners and fee earners with their varied caseload of private client matters.
• Draft wills, administration of estates, preparation of estate accounts, drafting deeds of variation and related taxation issues.
• Court of Protection, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and tax planning.
• Deliver excellent service and exceed client expectations.
• Open and close files and manage case correspondence and documents.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, external institutions and organisations.
• Assist with probate administration and applications to the Court of Protection.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Client care

Excellent client facing skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Full driving licence

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

FQPS Academy Ltd. invites applications for a Legal Assistant within its private client team, renowned for wills, probate and Court of Protection work.

You will support Partners and fee earners across a varied caseload, including drafting wills, administering estates, and preparing estate accounts, with attention to detail and a client-first approach. You will handle correspondence, case management tasks, and confidential documents while assisting in court applications and tax planning.