Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join a reputable, well-established law firm in Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire. This full time, permanent job is fully office based and offers a guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on previous private client experience. You will join a friendly, close knit team, supporting a solicitor on complex and high net worth probate and other private client matters. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, pension and ongoing professional development, with the opportunity to progress towards managing your own small caseload.

Role Responsibilities

As a Private Client Paralegal in Burton on Trent, you will support a solicitor with a varied mix of private client work, including high net worth probate files. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting probate and estate administration matters, including preparing probate applications and related documentation.
• Assisting with wills, trusts, inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney matters.
• Drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney under supervision.
• Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties, providing professional and attentive client care.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records throughout each matter.
• Developing towards managing a small caseload, including straightforward wills, as your experience and confidence grow.

Person Specification

Applications are welcomed from Private Client Paralegals with around one to two years’ experience of mixed private client work gained within a reputable practice. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A sound understanding of probate and estate administration procedures.
• Experience supporting a range of private client matters.
• Clear communication skills and a sensitive approach to client care.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.

Benefits and Rewards

This opportunity offers scope to build your private client experience within a practice committed to internal development and progression. The successful Private Client Paralegal will benefit from:

• A guideline salary of £25,000 to £26,000, depending on relevant private client experience.
• 25 days’ annual leave.
• Pension.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The possibility of progressing towards managing your own small caseload, including straightforward wills.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a well established high street law firm with an excellent reputation and a strong regional client base. The practice offers high quality work within a friendly, welcoming environment, with a close knit team and an open-door approach. Internal development and progression are actively encouraged, making this an attractive opportunity to build your career in private client law.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this new private client opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Private Client Paralegal job in Burton upon Trent, Derbyshire, please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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