Private Client Paralegal | Leading Legal 500 Firm | London

Are you an ambitious Private Client Paralegal looking to develop your career with a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal to join the expanding Private Client team of a long established and well respected London law firm. This role is ideal for a Private Client Paralegal with at least one year's experience who is looking to gain exposure to high quality work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working alongside experienced Private Client Solicitors, you will assist with a broad range of Private Client matters including wills, probate, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney and trusts, while receiving ongoing training and mentoring to support your long term career development.

The role is primarily based in London with occasional travel between offices where required.

The successful Private Client Paralegal will be involved in:

• Assisting with the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trust documentation and Deeds of Severance

• Supporting the administration of probate and estates, including preparing probate applications and inheritance tax forms

• Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, banks, HMRC and other third parties

• Preparing applications to the Probate Registry and Office of the Public Guardian

• Assisting with client onboarding, AML compliance and file management

• Drafting correspondence, attendance notes and legal documentation

• Monitoring key dates and progressing matters efficiently

• Providing day to day support to experienced Private Client Fee Earners

The successful Private Client Paralegal will have:

• At least one year's experience as a Private Client Paralegal or in a Private Client legal support role

• Previous experience assisting with wills, probate, estate administration, trusts or lasting powers of attorney

• Excellent communication and client care skills

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail

• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines

• Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous

This Private Client Paralegal opportunity offers an excellent platform for someone looking to build a long term career in Private Client law. Whether you are currently working as a Private Client Paralegal, Probate Paralegal, Wills and Probate Paralegal or Private Client Legal Assistant, this role offers exposure to high quality work with excellent opportunities for progression.

The firm offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service

• Birthday leave

• Healthcare cashback scheme

• Structured training, mentoring and career development

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Length of service awards

• Family friendly policies and an excellent work life balance

If you are a Private Client Paralegal looking to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm where you can continue developing your skills and work alongside experienced specialists, get in touch!

For a confidential discussion about this Private Client Paralegal opportunity, please get in touch with me on 07932465567 or leon.sokell@qedlegal.com.