Trust & Tax Paralegal - London Bridge

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in the City of London is seeking a paralegal to join their Probate, Trust, and Private Client team. This role involves assisting with administrative and legal tasks, such as drafting wills and powers of attorney, while upholding client care standards. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience with case management systems, and a law degree or equivalent experience. Competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance and a contributory pension, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Contributory Pension

Discretionary annual staff bonus

Reduced gym membership

Discount vouchers

Season Ticket Loan

Additional 2 days off for Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience with a case management system is required.
• You must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to clients.
• Must maintain client care standards and show commitment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing administrative and legal services to clients.
• Take new inquiries and draft legal documents.
• Work as part of a team under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize

Proficiency with case management systems

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for a paralegal to join the Probate, Trust and Private Client team. You will play a crucial role in supporting a small but well-established, specialised, Tier 1 legal directory team handling varied and complex files.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of administrative and legal services for clients, including:
  • Taking new enquiries and communicating directly with the client
  • Drafting Lasting powers of attorney
  • Drafting straightforward wills
  • Assisting with the administration of estates
  • Preparing estate accounts (Excel)
  • Following up on documents and information needed for estate accounts
• You will also be required to:
  • Assist where requested with the provision of legal advice to clients, under supervision.
  • Delegate and supervise tasks where appropriate.
  • Work as part of a team under the supervision of a firm partner.
  • Provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients.
  • Manage professionally and confidentially, written and telephone correspondence with clients, other solicitors and third parties.
  • Maintain client care standards as set out in the firm's terms of business and office manual.
  • Must demonstrate a mature and empathetic approach to clients who may be dealing with a difficult and stressful process.
  • Must be well organised, use initiative, prioritise appropriately, show attention to detail, manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills (be respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
  • Must adopt a "can‑do" approach, show commercial awareness and represent the department and firm appropriately.
  • Must be reliable, show commitment and be a supportive team player.
  • Must reflect the firm's culture in your presentation internally and externally.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency with case management systems and standard office software.
  • Experience with a case management system is required., A law degree, or equivalent experience in a legal environment, is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Reduced gym membership
• Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
• Season Ticket Loan
• Additional 2 days off for Christmas