Job description
Senior Paralegal - Private ClientA well-established and highly regarded law firm in Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to join its Private Client team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable paralegal with strong private client experience to take on a senior, hands-on role within a supportive and specialist practice.
The Role:
Working closely with solicitors and partners, you will assist in the management of a varied private client caseload, with a particular focus on probate and estate administration, Wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The role also involves supporting junior paralegals and contributing to the smooth running of the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload under solicitor supervision
- Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and related legal documents
- Assisting with probate matters and administration of estates
- Preparing estate accounts and attendance notes
- Conducting legal research and drafting correspondence
- Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and sensitive manner
- Handling confidential and sensitive information
- Supporting file management and high-level administration
- Assisting junior team members when required
- Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments and contributing to CPD activities
You will be an experienced private client paralegal who is confident, organised, and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
You will ideally have:
- A 2:1 law-related degree (or equivalent experience)
- 2–3+ years’ experience in a private client paralegal role within a law firm
- Strong experience in Wills, probate, LPAs, and estate administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- A proactive, resilient, and flexible approach to work
- The ability to exercise sound judgement and know when to seek guidance
- A professional and empathetic approach to client care
- The opportunity to join a respected and specialist private client team
- High-quality work with a focus on complex and meaningful matters
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Long-term career development within a well-established firm
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