At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in agricultural property work and estate planning while supporting clients and team members.
- Company: Join a leading law firm with a strong focus on client care and support.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, private health insurance, and your birthday off!
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude, teamwork skills, and excellent communication abilities are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We have a rare opportunity for two Paralegals to join our leading Agri & Estates team and are interested to hear from candidates looking for full time hours.
The Agri & Estates department is one of the largest dedicated teams of its kind in the UK. The team represents landowners and high net worth clients who require a high level of support and expert care in order to plan their future affairs. The role has the unique opportunity to work across both aspects of this practice area being Agricultural property work as well as Wills, Trusts and Estate planning.
Daily tasks may include:
- Dealing with client enquiries and new enquiries
- Initial drafting of documents
- Liaising with other team members and clients
- Land Registry and Probate Registry administration including the drafting of applications/forms, submitting and monitoring applications
- Registration of charges at Companies House
- Drafting and submitting SDLT returns
- Using our case management and precedent systems
- Assisting with the department administration where capacity allows
The successful candidate will have a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude to enable them to work closely with a team of legal fee-earners, paralegals and legal assistants on all aspects of this work, and may have a fee earning target themselves. The ability to work as part of a team is therefore essential together with excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate with the potential for longer‑term career advancement in our forward‑thinking law firm, with a well‑established client base. Along with this we will provide you with a competitive salary, pension, 30 days holiday and Private Medical Health Insurance; in addition, we will even give you your birthday off every year too!
Our values of Together, Balanced, and Progressive, help to nurture our culture of providing outstanding client service within a caring and supportive environment.
We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026 at 12pm. Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage early applications.
Paralegal – Agri & Estates Team in Carlisle employer: Burnetts Solicitors
Join our leading Agri & Estates team, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and unique perks like a day off for your birthday, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing meaningful career advancement opportunities in a forward-thinking law firm. Our dedication to outstanding client service is matched by our commitment to employee well-being, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a difference in the legal field.
