At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fee earners with a varied caseload including Wills, Probate, and Trusts.
- Company: Established law firm with a growing Private Client department in Bedford.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, bonus scheme, pension, healthcare, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Excellent long-term career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in Private Client work and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its busy Private Client department in Bedford.
The Role
You will provide support to fee earners and assist with a varied caseload including:
- Wills
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trusts
- Inheritance Tax Planning
Responsibilities
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing probate and estate administration paperwork
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and third parties
- Managing files and maintaining case management systems
- Assisting with the progression of matters from instruction through to completion
- Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management
Requirements
- Previous experience within a Private Client department
- Knowledge of Wills, Probate, LPAs and Estate Administration
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Experience using case management systems would be advantageous
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Death in Service benefit
- Healthcare and wellbeing programme
- Employee discount scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We think you need these skills to ace Private Client Paralegal in Bedford
Wills Knowledge
Probate Knowledge
Estate Administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
Inheritance Tax Planning
Legal Document Drafting
Client Liaison
