Paralegal – Succession & Tax

Ready to take your career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Private Wealth team advising individuals, families, and their advisors on a wide range of private client work. You’ll work on high-value matters including estate and succession planning, trusts, tax structuring probate and wealth preservation.

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Paralegal
• Location: Belfast
• Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time
• Why this role matters:This role is central to delivering a high-quality private client service, supporting the management of complex and often high-value matters. Your contribution will help to ensure that clients receive clear, timely, and well-organised legal advice.

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What you’ll do

You will support fee earners across a broad range of UK private client matters. Your work will help to ensure that matters progress smoothly, deadlines are met, and clients receive a professional and responsive service.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide paralegal support across a broad range of private client matters including wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration.
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence under supervision.
• Liaise with clients, families, executors, trustees, financial advisers and other professional contacts.
• Conduct legal research as required to support matters.
• Support fee-earners with general administrative and client-facing tasks.
• Maintain accurate case files and manage documentation in line with regulatory requirements.

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What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a paralegal is highly desirable but not essential.
• A proven track record of providing high-quality administration support within a legal/professional services environment.
• Previous experience in Private Client matters is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong Word, Excel, Case Management, PDF docs and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to deal with highly confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy (verbal, written, and numerical).
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and friendly team.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

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