Private Client Paralegal Job at Douglas Scott (Leeds)

Paralegal - Private Client

The role is within the award-winning Private Client team at Shakespeare Martinea...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6 months’ previous experience in a legal team
Probate Estate Administration experience
basic accountancy skills for reconciling client accounts
good numeracy skills
competent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
strong written and oral communication skills
exceptionally organised
used to working efficiently and accurately in a busy and varied role
professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity in communications
caring nature

Job Responsibility

assisting with probate and estate administration cases
running own cases under supervision
using case management programmes
liaising with clients
liaising with other professionals (e.g., financial advisers, accountants)
document production (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, seminar materials, Excel spreadsheets, marketing material)
legal research
handling own cases in time
managing deadlines and competing priorities
thinking ahead to meet the needs of lawyers and clients

What we offer

agile working
blended approach to where and how we work
flexible working
training provided

Fulltime

Private Client Paralegal

My client, a respected and long-standing firm in North Wales, is known for combi...

Location

United Kingdom , Wrexham

Salary:

25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

solid understanding of wills, probate, LPAs and general private client work
ideally some experience running a small caseload with supervision
confident enough to manage their time and workload in a structured way

Job Responsibility

manage their time and workload in a structured way
run a small caseload with supervision

What we offer

hybrid working setup, with roughly 50/50 office and home working (flexible around individual needs)
chance to work in a genuinely welcoming and down-to-earth environment
clear path for progression
salary that reflects your experience and contribution

Fulltime

Private Client Paralegal

Exciting opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal. Work directly with a senior...

Location

United Kingdom , Horley

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated experience as a Private Client Paralegal with a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
Proficient in managing and organizing legal documentation with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
Dedication to delivering high-quality service and maintaining client confidentiality

Job Responsibility

Work and learn directly from a senior solicitor, gaining invaluable insights and mentorship
Pave your career path with the opportunity to qualify while contributing to high-impact cases
Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our private clients

Private Client Paralegal

Are you a passionate and driven individual with at least 6 months of experience ...

Location

United Kingdom , Horley

Salary:

22000.00 - 27000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrated experience as a Private Client Paralegal with a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
Proficient in managing and organizing legal documentation with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment
Dedication to delivering high-quality service and maintaining client confidentiality
Minimum of 6 months' experience as a Private Client Paralegal or in a related legal support role
Relevant legal qualification or ongoing pursuit of legal qualifications
Knowledge of will drafting, probate, and estate administration processes

Job Responsibility

Work and learn directly from a senior solicitor, gaining invaluable insights and mentorship
Pave your career path with the opportunity to qualify while contributing to high-impact cases
Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our private clients

Fulltime

Private Client Paralegal

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal that is looking t...

Location

United Kingdom , Nuneaton

Salary:

30000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Paralegal/Fee Earner
Good knowledge of Wills, Trusts, and probate
Ability to manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters

Job Responsibility

Manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters
Draft and review wills and other legal documents
Provide excellent service to clients

Fulltime

Private Client Paralegal

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal that is looking t...

Location

United Kingdom , Telford

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Paralegal/Fee Earner
Good knowledge of Wills, Trusts, and probate
Ability to manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters

Job Responsibility

Manage a full, mixed caseload of private client matters
Draft and review wills and other legal documents
Provide excellent service to clients

Fulltime

Client Assistant - Private Client

Our Private Client team has a fantastic opportunity for a talented Private Clien...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicester

Salary:

Not provided

Shakespeare Martineau

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous office administrative experience gained within a Private Client team or from within a legal or professional services environment
Organised and methodical approach
Confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and ideally PowerPoint
The ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and clients, high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy
Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise openly and clearly
Highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile
Open to new ways of working and happy to challenge to drive improvements

Job Responsibility

Key point of contact on behalf of the Private Client team
To assist fee earners in progressing the client files, to include speaking to the client, passing on correspondence, organising meetings with clients and referrers and other professionals such as accountants
Initial client liaison in person and over the telephone, providing detailed notes of their enquiries and tracking ongoing progress. Arrange appointments with clients and provide comprehensive ongoing updates
Land registry, bankruptcy and lawyer check searches
You will be required to make regular telephone/email communication with professional bodies, such as chasing banks, debtors, HMRC and the probate registry
Arranging invoice payments and preparation of cheques for onward submission
Drafting regular correspondence to Investment managers, auditors, clients, charitable organisations in relation to ongoing trust matters and preparing the regular payments and action donation requests
Setting up payments to beneficiaries
Preparation of Wills, Codicils, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents
Basic Account reconciliation within Excel for Estate and Trust Accounts

What we offer

Agile working
blended approach to where and how we work

Fulltime

Private Client Fee Earner

They’re looking for an experienced Private Client Fee Earner or Paralegal who ca...

Location

United Kingdom , Warrington or Runcorn

Salary:

35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

experienced Private Client Fee Earner or Paralegal
ability to manage own caseload without supervision
solid experience in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Estate Administrations, Probates, Court of Protection matters

Job Responsibility

handling a varied and rewarding mix of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Estate Administrations, Probates, Court of Protection matters

What we offer

Hybrid working
A brilliant team atmosphere
Ongoing support and progression opportunities

Fulltime

Private Client Paralegal

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Leeds

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
May 09, 2025

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