Paralegal Private Client

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join their friendly Private Client team to provide support with a variety of tasks and duties. They are in the top 10 “Best Large Law Firms to Work For” category.

The Private Client team specialise in providing advice on preparing wills, managing estates and preserving wealth.

This is a great opportunity to develop your legal skills and knowledge within a growing, experienced and mutually supportive team. You will be exposed to a broad range of matters and will be working on files, undertaking research, attending client meetings and drafting basic documents.

Some of your duties will include:

1. Drafting documents and letters of advice to clients under supervision.
2. Drafting and completing basic legal documents and forms with limited supervision.
3. Researching legal issues on behalf of other fee earners.
4. Preparing document bundles for fee earners as required.
5. Taking responsibility for administrative tasks, i.e. coordinating the administration of seminars.
6. Taking messages about initial advice queries and passing them on to the relevant fee earner.
7. The efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving.
8. Undertaking any other duties as required.
9. Liaising with clients via telephone and email.
10. Attending client meetings both in person and on the telephone, as requested by the fee earner.
11. Attending meetings and taking notes as required.

We are looking for you to have the following skills and qualifications:

1. Be results focused and driven to deliver.
2. A good eye for detail.
3. Good organisation and time management abilities.
4. Excellent team player.
5. Motivated with a strong commitment to learning.
6. Prior paralegal experience would be advantageous.
7. A Law Degree or previous experience working in a private client team.
8. Great working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
9. Excellent communication skills.

The Firm are driven by a commitment to clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, they have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Their team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to their diverse client base.

As an employer, they value talent, diversity, and collaboration. They foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining them means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.