SJC Partners
Role
Experienced Private Client Paralegal required to support the Private Client Director/Head of Department and her team at modern offices located in the heart of West Bromwich. The role involves working within a busy and well-established Private Client team, assisting with a varied caseload covering Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Administration. .
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director/Head of Department and wider team with a range of Private Client matters, including Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Estate Administration
- Support Fee Earners with the progression of client files from instruction through to completion
- Draft legal documentation, letters, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism
- Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, and third parties in a clear, empathetic, and professional manner
- Prepare and assist with Probate applications and related estate administration documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date file records in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements
- Support general administrative and case management tasks across the department
- Contribute to the smooth running of a busy Private Client team
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a Private Client team (essential)
- Experience handling Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Estate Administration matters
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client care skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
- Experience using case management systems (desirable)
- Strong team player with a proactive and professional approach
- Ability to work full-time in the office with no remote working flexibility
Benefits
- 28 days’ annual leave (including statutory Bank Holidays)
- Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years’ continuous service
- Death in Service benefit (following qualifying period)
- Competitive salary (negotiable, dependent on experience)
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and established Private Client department
- Modern office environment in a central West Bromwich location
- Stable, full-time office-based role within a professional legal practice
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