Probate Paralegal

Private Client / Probate Paralega

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Location:

Manchester - Full time office based

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)

Salary:

Competitive and negotiable, depending on experience

The Opportunit

y

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join a busy and supportive Private Client team specialising in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and Estate Administratio

n.

This role would suit an ambitious individual looking to further develop their legal career within a collaborative environment, with potential progression towards a CILEX qualification, Solicitor Apprenticeship, or Training Contra

ct.

The successful candidate will have experience managing Will and LPA matters from initial client instruction through to completion and will be confident working directly with clients, including elderly and vulnerable individu

als.

As the role involves visiting clients at their homes and care facilities, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essen

**tial.

Key Responsib**

• ilitiesManaging a caseload of Wills, LPAs, and related private client
• mattersMaintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the case management
• systemDelivering a professional, friendly, and client-focused
• serviceWorking closely with elderly clients, their families, and bereaved re
• lativesConducting client visits at private residences and nursin
• g homesTaking instructions for Wills and Lasting Powers of A
• ttorneyDrafting Wills, LPAs, and supporting legal docume
• ntationEnsuring work is completed efficiently and within agreed tim
• escalesMaintaining accurate file management and compliance st
• andardsPreparing routine correspondence and legal do
• cumentsScanning, photocopying, collating, and organising client docume
• ntationMeeting deadlines and supporting wider team obj
• ectivesTaking a proactive approach to professional and personal deve
• lopmentDeveloping transferable skills across the wider legal p

**ractice

Skills \& Experience**

• RequiredExperience handling Wills, LPAs, and Estate Administratio
• n mattersStrong technical knowledge of Private Cl
• ient workExcellent organisational and time manageme
• nt skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention
• to detailStrong IT and word processi
• ng skillsProfessional and confident communicati
• on skillsExcellent client care and interpersonal
• abilitiesAbility to work independently and as part
• of a teamPositive, flexible, and proactive
• attitudeReliable, motivated, and eager to develop profe
• ssionallyGenuine interest in pursuing a long-term leg

al caree

• r

BenefitsCompetit

• ive salaryPens
• ion scheme25 days annual leave plus ban
• k holidaysAdditional annual leave entitlement based on length
• of serviceBirt
• hday leaveLife insurance (2 x annu
• al salary)Discounted rail tra
• vel schemeCycle to W
• ork schemeDiscounted gym
• membershipEmployee referral
• incentivesDiscounted lega
• l servicesMonthly staff p
• rize drawsCharity and fundrais
• ing eventsAnnual social events and Christmas ce
• lebrationsWellbeing initiatives and workp

**lace perks

Training \&**

• DevelopmentOngoing training and development o
• pportunitiesInternal workshops and knowledge-shar
• ing sessionsCompliance and legal upd
• ate webinarsSupport for career progression and professional qu
• alificationsOpportunities to develop expertise across a range of legal

disciplines

If you are an experienced Private Client Paralegal looking for a role that offers genuine career progression, client contact, and a supportive team environment, we would love to

hear from you.