Wills and Probate Paralegal

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm is seeking a Wills and Probate Paralegal to assist with cases and provide excellent client care. Ideal candidates will be law graduates with strong attention to detail and communication skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Employee-owned business

Qualifications

• Keen interest in probate and estate planning.
• Strong academic background and commitment to a legal career.
• Excellent attention to detail under pressure.
• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written.
• Empathetic and professional approach with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting lawyers with wills and probate cases from start to finish.
• Preparing wills and probate applications.
• Maintaining contact with clients throughout the process.
• Conducting legal research related to probate law.
• Preparing probate court applications and documentation.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Case Management

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Google Docs

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Filing

Research Experience

Paralegal

Education

Law graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Wills and Probate Paralegal to join a leading Yorkshire law firm with over 20 branches across the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate with a keen interest in probate to start their professional career and gain valuable experience in wills and probate matters within a supportive team environment.

The Role

• Case assistance and support : Assisting lawyers with their caseloads of wills and probate matters from file opening to completion under supervision
• Document preparation : Preparing wills probate applications and estate administration documentation to the highest professional standards
• Client communication : Maintaining regular contact with clients throughout the probate process providing updates and gathering necessary information
• Estate administration : Assisting with the administration of estates including asset valuations inheritance tax calculations and distribution of assets
• Legal research : Conducting research into probate law estate planning and inheritance matters to support case progression
• File management : Maintaining comprehensive and accurate case files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
• Court applications : Preparing and submitting probate court applications and supporting documentation
• Client care excellence : Delivering high standards of client care whilst working accurately and efficiently
• Professional development : Participating in ongoing on-the-job training and supervision to increase knowledge and experience
• Administrative support : Providing general administrative support to the wills and probate team as required

What Were Looking For

• Law graduate with keen interest in probate and estate planning
• Strong academic background and commitment to pursuing a legal career
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
• Empathetic and professional approach when dealing with bereaved clients
• Ability to work efficiently whilst maintaining high standards of client careThis
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• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn legal software
• Aspiration to become a qualified solicitor in the future
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience
• Full-time permanent position with excellent career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing supervision
• Opportunity to take on more responsibility and variety of work as experience increases
• Based in modern Guiseley office with excellent local transport links
• Working with a firm that has 4.8-star rating from over 2800 client reviews
• Employee-owned business with strong commitment to staff development
• Great opportunity for aspiring solicitors to gain valuable experience
• Access to comprehensive legal resources and support systems
• Professional development opportunities within established legal practice

About Us

Our client is one of Yorkshires leading law firms with over 20 branches across the region. They are an employee-owned business with a strong commitment to excellence holding multiple accreditations including Lexcel quality mark. With a 4.8-star rating from over 2800 client reviews they have built an outstanding reputation for providing expert legal services. The firm is particularly renowned for their wills and probate expertise and compassionate approach to supporting clients during difficult times.

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Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Proofreading
• Google Docs
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• Legal Research
• Research Experience
• Paralegal
• Filing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1