Job description

Private Client Paralegal

Our client is an established and highly successful legal team covering Sussex, Kent and London, specialising in Private Client work.

They are looking for a Paralegal to join their Horsham team, to provide support to the qualified legal advisory team.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to work with a team of experienced Solicitors, Paralegals and Tax Advisors specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration.

Key duties:

• Drafting legal documents for review by Solicitors relating to Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Preparing HMRC inheritance tax forms and schedules.
• Handling and assisting with Probate and Estate Administration tasks including contacting clients.
• Raising bills on behalf of qualified fee earners and credit control follow up.
• Building strong relationships and communicating with clients and third parties.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:

• Ideally you will have experience working as a Paralegal in a Private Client legal team.
• First class written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional levels of accuracy.
• Ability to build and develop relationships with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Ability to prioritise your own workload.
• You will be a people person who is approachable and someone who can deal with sensitive information in a compassionate manner.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience in a dynamic environment.

You can expect:

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative environment working closely with a friendly and experienced legal team.
• The opportunity to work on a wide variety of Private Client matters with an established and growing client base.
• Modern and comfortable offices situated in the centre of Horsham.
• The chance to develop and grow your skills and experience.
• Strong, inspiring and experienced leadership

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a great benefits package including:

• 5% matched pension
• Life assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous holiday allowance + the option to buy an extra 5 days,
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Continuous development opportunities (with mapped progression routes).

If you think this sounds like the role for you, apply now!