Wills & Probate Paralegal

Confidential; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday day off

Pension

Training support

Sick pay

Wellbeing benefits

Networking & charity activities

Job summary

Eventus Legal is seeking a Wills & Probate Paralegal to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm in Coventry, West Midlands. The role is full-time and permanent, supporting a busy Private Client team with Wills, LPAs and probate matters.

Benefits include 23 days holiday, a birthday off, Christmas leave, pension and funded training. Role duties include drafting Wills and LPAs, client advice on related tax matters, assisting with estate administration, and file management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Wills, probate, LPAs or closely related Private Client matters.
• Ability to draft accurately and manage legal documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; professional, empathetic and client-focused.

Responsibilities

• Will drafting and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Providing clients with information and support on Wills, LPAs and tax matters
• Assisting probate team with estate administration matters
• Responding to client enquiries in person and by telephone
• Opening new matters and recording client/file information accurately
• Handling and processing securities, deeds and other documents
• Collaborating with fee earners and Private Client team counterparts

Skills

Wills

Probate

LPAs

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Wills & Probate Paralegal to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent job position with a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a busy Private Client team, supporting clients with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate matters. Benefits include 23 days holiday, an additional day off for your birthday, additional Christmas leave, pension and funded training and professional development.

Role Responsibilities

• Will drafting and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Providing clients with clear information and support in relation to Wills, LPAs and associated tax matters
• Assisting the wider probate team with the progression of estate administration matters
• Responding to client enquiries professionally, both in person and by telephone
• Opening new matters and ensuring client and file information is recorded accurately
• Handling and processing securities, deeds and other relevant documentation
• Working collaboratively with fee earners and colleagues across the Private Client team

Person Specification

• Practical experience of Wills, probate, LPAs or closely related Private Client matters
• A sound understanding of the law and practice relevant to non-contentious Private Client work
• The ability to draft accurately and manage legal documentation with strong attention to detail
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• The confidence to work independently on appropriate tasks while contributing positively to a wider legal team

Benefits and Rewards

• 23 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Additional discretionary paid leave over the Christmas period
• Pension scheme
• Funded training and professional development support
• Company sick pay
• Access to employee wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to take part in networking, charity and wider firm activities

About the Law Firm

Our client is a Lexcel-accredited law firm with a Legal 500-recognised Private Client practice. The firm places emphasis on professional development, client care and creating a supportive working environment, providing a strong setting for a paralegal looking to broaden their experience across Wills, LPAs, probate and related Private Client work.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.