Paralegal in Ross on Wye

We are Thrings; a successful full-service law firm with sector expertise in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Development of Land, Private Client and Business Growth across a number of practice areas, managing high quality work. We are proud to be ranked in many areas by the Legal 500 and Chambers, due to our client-centric approach. Our welcoming and inclusive culture provides an attractive place to work, including the valuable benefit of hybrid working.

About the role

We’re seeking a Paralegal for our Succession & Tax team in our Ross-on-Wye office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in wills, probate, tax and succession planning, and lasting powers of attorney to join a friendly, Band 1-ranked Private Client team offering excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. This role would suit someone looking to build on their existing experience, further develop their technical skills and knowledge within Private Client law, and progress their career within a highly regarded team. Whether you are looking to develop in a dedicated support role or gain qualifying work experience towards qualification as a solicitor, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Day to day, you will have a varied caseload, including:

• Drafting wills, preparing LPAs, and administering estates (under supervision)
• Dealing with probate applications, inheritance tax forms, and estate accounts
• Supporting Solicitors and Partners on complex matters
• Providing high standards of client care through clear communication, expectation management and providing excellent service
• Assisting with administrative duties, including diary management, document production and typing, file management, billing support, and financial processing
• Utilising case management, IT and accounts systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and high presentation standards
• Monitoring emails, calls and post, responding or progressing matters as appropriate, maintaining CRM data, chasing actions, and assisting with ongoing projects
• Managing compliance, records and processes, including file opening, KYC procedures, document control, archiving, and preparation of forms and reports

Whilst this role is based in Ross-on-Wye there will be the opportunity for you to work with other fee earners based at our other offices.

About you

We’re extremely proud of the relationship we’ve built with our clients and referrers, being recognised as their trusted legal partner. It’s important to us that you have the right blend of skills to service their needs and develop new relationships:

• Law degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience as a Paralegal
• Experience handling Private Client matters to include tax & succession planning, probate applications, estate administration, wills, and lasting powers of attorney
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt dependent on your audience
• Strong IT skills, with experience in using a CMS being desirable

What’s on offer

By joining Thrings you’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive firm offering a relaxed and trusting environment allowing balance between being in the office and working from home. We also offer a great working environment and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with! In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a variety of flexible benefits which can be tailored to your personal and family needs including Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and much more.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, we’d love to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.