Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal - Private Client Focused
£25,000 - £30,000 Abingdon

Are you an ambitious Paralegal looking to make your mark in Private Client law? Or perhaps you're a recent graduate eager to dive into a dynamic legal environment? If you're looking to expand your career while providing exceptional service in a well-respected firm, we want to hear from you.

Why Join?

1. Generous benefits, including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension scheme, cycle-to-work, and more
2. Additional perks such as discounts on legal and estate agency fees
3. Career development opportunities with hands-on training and supervision from experienced fee earners

What You'll Be Doing

1. Responding quickly to client enquiries and providing assistance over the phone and face-to-face
2. Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, with appropriate supervision
3. Assisting with the preparation of complex documents, including property dispositions and probate matters
4. Managing the Land Registry portal to handle applications and obtain office copies
5. Attending clients, providing updates, and ensuring the smooth progression of cases
6. Managing day-to-day administrative tasks including typing, document preparation, and file management
7. Billing for work completed and liaising with the finance department on invoices
8. Ensuring all compliance, due diligence, and AML requirements are met
9. Working collaboratively with the internal team to deliver outstanding results

What We're Looking For

1. Ideally, previous experience in a busy private client legal environment (or recent legal qualification)
2. Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
3. Proactive and self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
5. A positive attitude, with a client-focused approach and the ability to work well

The Role
Join a forward-thinking legal team in Abingdon as a Paralegal, where you'll be a vital part of the Private Client department. You'll provide exceptional support on a range of services from drafting Wills to assisting with probate matters—all while developing your legal skills.