Team Paralegal - Private Client

Ampa; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Wynne Baxter seeks a Team Paralegal to join its Private Client team in Lewes. The role suits a law graduate or someone seeking a step into a paralegal position, requiring independence, excellent communication, and strong client service.

You will support private client matters, act as department gatekeeper for new inquiries, and coordinate administrative tasks to keep cases progressing efficiently across offices.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Strong workload management and prioritisation to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service in a legal setting.
• Experience in a legal environment is desirable but not required.
• High initiative and ability to cope in a demanding environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Act as Gatekeeper for new Private Client enquiries, arranging initial appointments and sending initial letters.
• Assist legal advisers with administrative tasks and chasing third parties to progress matters.
• Process requests for copies or withdrawal from storage of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, invoicing where appropriate.
• Support department advisers across all offices.

Skills

Positive attitude

Client service

Time management

Clear communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organisational skills

Legal environment experience

Prioritisation

Job description

Team Paralegal - Private Client

Department: Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - Private Client - 0000

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lewes

Reporting To: Fiona Dodd

Description

The Private Client Team at Mayo Wynne Baxter have extensive experience and knowledge across a broad range of private client matters. The issues which they resolve and advise on can be sensitive and distressing for clients, so our team apply their professionalism and empathy at all times.

They specialise in a wide range of areas, including trust law, probate law, Will writing and Lasting Power of Attorney advice.

Find out more about the team here.

What you will be doing:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Private Client team. This could suit a law graduate looking for a first position in their legal career or someone looking to take the next step into a Paralegal position.

Ideally you will have the ability to work independently and have a high standard of interpersonal and communication skills.

Your key duties will be;

• to act as Gatekeeper for the department for new Private Client enquiries, making initial appointments and sending initial letters
• assisting legal advisers with administrative tasks on their legal matters and chasing third parties to facilitate progress of the matter
• to process all client requests for copies of, or withdrawal from storage of, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney including invoicing the clients for copies and certification where appropriate
• support the department legal advisers in all offices

What you will need:

• a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues
• ability to manage your workload and when to request additional input
• ability to provide excellent client service
• experience working within a legal environment – desirable
• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• the ability to work in a busy team
• excellent communication skills

How we work?

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

Read more about MWB's fantastic benefits!

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following office hubs across the South East: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.

We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.

We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.