Senior paralegal – Private Client team

Quest Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in the UK is looking for an experienced paralegal or trainee legal executive to join their Private Client team. The role involves assisting with Probate, Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a similar role and possess strong organizational skills. The firm offers a positive work environment, generous holidays, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Service discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years previous experience in a Private Client paralegal role is essential.
• Proven ability to assist with Probate, Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney.
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced Private Client department.

Responsibilities

• Open files and assist the Private Client team daily.
• Update clients on case progress.
• Draft documents and communicate with various agencies.

Skills

Case Management Systems

Laserforms

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Numeracy

Telephone manner

Education

Completion of LPC Private Client elective

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal / trainee legal executive to join our fantastic Solicitors Client and multi‑award winning Private Client team. This role will include assisting a Private Client Fee Earners in a very busy, fast‑paced Private Client department.

You will also have the confidence and experience to assist with Probate, Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Services for the Elderly. Experience of Case Management Systems and Laserforms are essential.

A minimum of five years previous experience in a Private Client paralegal role is essential. For LPC graduates, completion of Private Client elective is essential. The ideal candidate will be well organised, flexible, ambitious, work well under pressure, be numerate and have a good telephone manner.

Role specifics

• Opening files
• Day to day assistance for the Private Client team
• Updating clients on case progress
• Taking instructions from Clients and drafting documents
• Communicating with the Probate Registry, HM Land Registry, Estate agents and other agencies

Our client offer an excellent working environment, generous holiday allowance, training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

• A pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Service discounts
• And much more

They have an outstanding reputation as a good employer and with a friendly, sociable, respected company a firm belief in supporting their staff and clients beyond expectations.