Probate Paralegal & Legal Secretary: Private Client Growth

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Online rewards platform

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a Derby law firm in recruiting a Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary for the busy Probate Department. The role suits someone with Private Client or Probate experience seeking to expand their legal career.

You will assist with wills, powers of attorney and estate administration, draft documents and maintain case records while liaising with clients and professionals to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a law firm, ideally Probate or Private Client.
• Experience handling wills, powers of attorney or estate administration is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a caseload of Private Client and Probate matters.
• Prepare and process wills, powers of attorney and probate documentation.
• Support estate administration from instruction through to completion.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and client communications.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries and other relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate case records and update the case management system.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Probate team.
• Ensure matters are handled efficiently and deadlines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Client-care

Education

Law degree

CILEx qualification

LPC/SQE studies

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a Derby law firm in recruiting a Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary for the busy Probate Department. The role suits someone with Private Client or Probate experience seeking to expand their legal career.

You will assist with wills, powers of attorney and estate administration, draft documents and maintain case records while liaising with clients and professionals to meet deadlines.