Private Wealth Paralegal: Estates & Probate Support

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in Leeds is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support Private Wealth Disputes and Probate teams. You will handle a broad range of matters with guidance from experienced solicitors.

The role involves drafting documents, liaising with clients and authorities, performing legal research, and assisting in estate administration through all stages. Experience as a Paralegal and strong organisational skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Law degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent legal qualification is required.
• Experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
• Experience managing multiple workloads concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of estates, gathering asset and liability information.
• Draft correspondence, estate accounts and probate documents.
• Support probate applications and liaising with HMRC and the Probate Registry.
• Assist with Inheritance Tax forms and related calculations.
• Draft pre-action correspondence, court applications and witness statements.
• Prepare bundles and supporting documentation for case management hearings, mediations and trials.
• Meet with clients (with a qualified fee earner) to take initial instructions and understand background.
• Conduct legal and procedural research.
• Assist with wills, trusts and estate-related queries, and support litigation through all stages.
• Prepare engagement letters, maintain file management, ensure timely responses to clients and support financial management of files.

Education

Law degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in Leeds is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support Private Wealth Disputes and Probate teams. You will handle a broad range of matters with guidance from experienced solicitors.

The role involves drafting documents, liaising with clients and authorities, performing legal research, and assisting in estate administration through all stages. Experience as a Paralegal and strong organisational skills are valued.