Private Client Paralegal - Leading Law Firm in Marlborough

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire

Salary: £35-45K plus excellent benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client is a specialist private client practice advising a loyal and longstanding client base, with a particular focus on farming, rural, land-owning, and high-net-worth individuals and families. They are now looking to appoint a Private Client Paralegal to join their growing team in Marlborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and client-focused paralegal to work on high-quality private client matters, supporting experienced solicitors and partners while also managing straightforward matters under supervision.

Key Requirements

• You will be a qualified and experienced Private Client Paralegal with a strong understanding of private client law and the ability to support matters with accuracy, professionalism, and care.
• Previous Private Client Paralegal experience, ideally with at least 12 months experience.
• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney.
• Confidence drafting standard legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Experience liaising with clients, courts, beneficiaries, HMRC, and the Probate Registry.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and file management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive client matters.
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with farming, rural, or high-net-worth clients would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to estate planning, tax planning, commercial partnership agreements, or progression towards CILEX, STEP, or similar professional qualifications.

Key Competencies

• Client-focused, empathetic, and professional in approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Highly organised, discreet, and dependable.

Role & Responsibilities

• As a Private Client Paralegal, you will provide essential support to solicitors and partners, helping to ensure the smooth running of client files and the delivery of excellent client care.
• Assisting with the drafting of wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney.
• Preparing probate applications and supporting estate administration matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, HMRC, courts, and the Probate Registry.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Managing your own caseload of straightforward matters under supervision.
• Supporting solicitors with more complex private client cases.
• Attending client meetings where required.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations.
• Contributing to a supportive, collegiate, and client-focused team culture.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist private client practice with a strong regional reputation and a high-quality client base. You will benefit from:

• £35-45K plus excellent benefits package.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive and collegiate working culture.
• Exposure to complex and high-quality private client matters.
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression.
• Support for professional study, including CILEX, STEP, or equivalent.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.