Probate Paralegal | Private Client | 6-Month FTC | Derby

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online rewards platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join the busy Probate Department in Derby. The role suits someone with private client or probate experience to handle wills, estates and related documentation using specialist case management systems.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, drafting documents, liaising with clients and ensuring deadlines are met, with potential for extension beyond six months based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Probate or Private Client is preferred.
• Experience handling wills, powers of attorney or estate administration is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Confident communication and client-care skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Wills

Powers of Attorney

Estate administration

Case management systems

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree

CILEx qualification

LPC/SQE study underway

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join the busy Probate Department in Derby. The role suits someone with private client or probate experience to handle wills, estates and related documentation using specialist case management systems.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, drafting documents, liaising with clients and ensuring deadlines are met, with potential for extension beyond six months based on business needs.