Job Description

A well-established and highly regarded Surrey law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a busy and supportive team, working closely alongside experienced fee earners.

The Role

You will provide hands-on support to fee earners in the day-to-day management of Trusts & Estates matters, while delivering a professional and client-focused service. This is a varied role offering exposure to high-quality work and regular client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with a broad range of Trusts & Estates matters.
• Supporting new and existing clients efficiently and professionally.
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including the Probate Registry and HM Revenue & Customs.
• Preparing and producing documents such as correspondence, attendance notes, briefs and bills
• Diary management and general administrative support.

Desired Skills

• Have previous legal assistant/ paralegal experience ideally within Private Client/ Trusts and Estate matters.
• At least 2 years’ experience.
• IT literate and experience audio typing.
• Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using case management systems.

What they offer

• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and office based.
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £31,000.
• 25 Days holiday and an extra day of for your birthday.
• Private health scheme.