Probate Paralegal

Tolhurst Fisher LLP; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a motivated graduate to join their busy probate department. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors and gain valuable insights into Wills, Trusts, and Probate law. The firm prides itself on internal development, providing training and support to help you advance your career. If you're passionate about law and eager to learn, this role could lead to a formal training contract and qualification as a solicitor. A fantastic chance to kickstart your legal career in a supportive environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Graduate looking to start a career in law with strong academics.
• Interest in Wills, Trusts & Probate law is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a Partner and two solicitors in the Wills, Trusts & Probate dept.
• Gain invaluable first-hand experience in a busy probate department.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong academics to degree level

Interest in Wills, Trusts & Probate law

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our busy probate dept based at our head office in central Southend.

Tolhurst Fisher is an established Essex law firm which offers a wide range of services across private and commercial law. The firm has a history of development from within and many of its partners and senior staff first joined the firm as trainees or paralegals.

This position would suit a graduate looking to start a career in law. It offers a great opportunity to work alongside a Partner and two solicitors in our Wills, Trusts & Probate dept and will enable the successful applicant to gain invaluable first hand experience.

Training and support will be provided..

There is the potential, for the right candidate, to move forwards to a formal training contract and eventual qualification as a solicitor.

Role:-

This is a full-time, office-based position with a competitive salary.

Hours are 9.00am – 5.30pm.

Requirements:-

The ideal candidate will have some (if not all) of the following characteristics and skills:

• previous work experience in a customer-facing role or within a similar setting;
• strong academics to degree level in any subject (we will consider candidates who have already passed the LPC);
• a keen interest in Wills, Trusts & Probate law;
• excellent interpersonal communication skills.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Bruce Mapson. (Only applications supported by an up to date CV and covering letter will be considered).

Email applications to [e-mail]

Or by post to :

Bruce Mapson, Tolhurst Fisher LLP, Trafalgar House, Nelson Street, Southend on Sea, Essex. SS1 1EF