At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-net-worth clients with trusts, estates, and probate matters in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Join a respected law firm known for its expertise in private client services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Structured training and genuine career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience and mentorship while making a real impact in private client law.
- Qualifications: Ideal for law graduates or paralegals with a passion for private client work.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal, Private Client Legal Assistant or Probate Paralegal to join a highly regarded and long-established law firm with an outstanding reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and business owners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate or experienced private client paralegal looking to develop a long-term career in Private Client Law, Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration and Estate Planning. Working within an experienced Trusts & Corporate Services team, you will receive first-class mentoring, exposure to high-quality work and genuine opportunities for progression.
If you're looking for a role where you can build your technical knowledge while working on complex trust and estate matters in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect next step.
The Role:
- As a Private Client Paralegal, you will work closely with experienced solicitors and trust professionals, providing support across a broad range of matters including:
- Assisting with the administration of trusts and estates.
- Supporting probate and estate administration matters from inception through to completion.
- Preparing trust documentation, legal correspondence and estate administration documents.
- Liaising with high-net-worth clients, trustees, executors, beneficiaries and other professional advisers.
- Drafting legal documents, reports, attendance notes and file notes.
- Conducting legal research and assisting with technical private client matters.
- Managing client records and ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory and firm procedures.
- Providing day-to-day support to fee earners on a varied caseload of private client and trust matters.
- Assisting with inheritance tax and estate planning matters where appropriate.
- Delivering an exceptional level of client care throughout every stage of the matter.
About You:
- To be considered, you will ideally have:
- At least 12 months' experience within Private Client, Trusts, Probate, Wills or Estate Administration.
- Previous experience working as a Private Client Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Probate Paralegal or similar legal support role.
- A genuine interest in developing a career specialising in Private Client, Trusts and Estate Planning.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach.
- The ability to manage competing priorities within a busy legal environment.
- A proactive attitude and the desire to learn from experienced private client specialists.
What's on Offer:
- Join one of the region's most respected Private Client teams.
- Work with high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees on high-quality and often complex matters.
- Structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Competitive salary of up to £30,000 DOE.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Excellent work-life balance and modern working practices.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Probate Paralegal, Trusts Assistant or ambitious law graduate seeking to establish a rewarding career within a highly respected private client department. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about this excellent Private Client opportunity in Knutsford.
