LR Legal Recruitment
Private Client Paralegal
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Role: Private Client Paralegal
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £28k - £30k
The Opportunity
A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client Paralegal to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of Private Client matters.
The firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality, personalised legal advice to individuals, families and businesses, with an established Private Client practice covering a broad range of matters.
The Role
As a Private Client Paralegal, you will provide support across a varied caseload, with responsibilities including:
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- Assisting with the administration of estates from initial instruction through to completion.
- Preparing correspondence, legal documents and relevant forms.
- Assisting with probate applications and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration.
- Supporting solicitors with Will and Lasting Power of Attorney matters.
- Assisting with trust administration and related documentation.
- Conducting legal and property searches and obtaining information from third parties.
- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other professional organisations.
- Assisting with the collection and distribution of estate assets.
- Preparing and maintaining estate accounts.
- Undertaking legal and factual research.
- Providing general administrative and legal support to fee earners.
- Maintaining accurate case management records.
- Ensuring matters progress efficiently and within relevant deadlines.
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About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a Private Client, Wills & Probate or Estate Administration team.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Private Client Paralegal or Legal Assistant.
- Good knowledge of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage a varied workload and competing deadlines.
- A professional and client-focused approach.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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