Duncan & Toplis
Trainee Paralegal

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Duncan & Toplis Legal Services, Grantham, England, United Kingdom (On-site)
About the Role
Our Legal Team is seeking a Private Client Trainee Paralegal to join our rapidly expanding team. With a diverse portfolio of clients and a team of dedicated professionals, we are poised for continued growth and expansion. As a Private Client Paralegal, you will be working with our team covering Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax and Planning Files, and Probate matters.
What Makes Us Stand Out
- Flexible working: You will be in the office 5 days a week for training, then hybrid.
- Training opportunities to help you advance and develop in your career.
- Support for SQE1 and SQE2 once established in the role.
- A range of opportunities within our team to support our exciting growth.
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Joining at this stage of our journey will create an opportunity for progression and becoming a future pillar in our Legal Services team.
We’re Looking for Talented People Like You
We’re looking for ambitious individuals keen to start their career in a Legal environment. If you’re a proactive self-starter who thrives on challenges, has a hunger for learning, and is eager to make an impact, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Either a Law degree (minimum is 2:2) or x3 A levels (C or above or equivalent).
- Must hold a current driving license and own transport to visit our client sites.


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Be a Duncan & Toplis Legal Services Team Member
At Duncan & Toplis, we offer flexible working arrangements through our flexible working guide, called ‘How We Work’. You can read more here.
Benefits
As part of our benefits package, we also offer:
- Mental health support
- Time to volunteer for charitable work
These are just some of the perks of working at Duncan & Toplis.
Duncan & Toplis develops talent and encourages ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal development, whilst always ensuring we put our values at the forefront of everything we do.
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