Private Client Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Trusts) – High Net Worth Clients | Hybrid Working | Knutsford | £30,000 DOE

Location: Knutsford (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal, Private Client Legal Assistant or Probate Paralegal to join a highly regarded and long-established law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate or experienced private client paralegal looking to develop a long-term career in Private Client Law, Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration and Estate Planning. Working within an experienced Trusts & Corporate Services team, you will receive first-class mentoring, exposure to high-quality work and genuine opportunities for progression.

If you're looking for a role where you can build your technical knowledge while working on complex trust and estate matters in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role:
As a Private Client Paralegal, you will work closely with experienced solicitors and trust professionals, providing support across a broad range of matters including:

Assisting with the administration of trusts and estates.
Supporting probate and estate administration matters from inception through to completion.
Preparing trust documentation, legal correspondence and estate administration documents.
Liaising with high-net-worth clients, trustees, executors, beneficiaries and other professional advisers.
Drafting legal documents, reports, attendance notes and file notes.
Conducting legal research and assisting with technical private client matters.
Managing client records and ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory and firm procedures.
Providing day-to-day support to fee earners on a varied caseload of private client and trust matters.
Assisting with inheritance tax and estate planning matters where appropriate.
Delivering an exceptional level of client care throughout every stage of the matter.
About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:
At least 12 months' experience within Private Client, Trusts, Probate, Wills or Estate Administration.
Previous experience working as a Private Client Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Probate Paralegal or similar legal support role.
A genuine interest in developing a career specialising in Private Client, Trusts and Estate Planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.
The ability to manage competing priorities within a busy legal environment.
A proactive attitude and the desire to learn from experienced private client specialists.

What's on Offer:
Join one of the region's most respected Private Client teams.
Work with high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees on high-quality and often complex matters.
Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Competitive salary of up to £30,000 DOE.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
Excellent work-life balance and modern working practices.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Probate Paralegal, Trusts Assistant or ambitious law graduate seeking to establish a rewarding career within a highly respected private client department.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about this excellent Private Client opportunity in Knutsford.