Job description:

Private Client Paralegal

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Salary: 35-45K plus excellent benefits package


Role & Responsibilities

As a Private Client Paralegal, you will provide essential support to our
solicitors and partners, ensuring smooth running of client files and
excellent client care.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with the drafting of wills, trusts, and lasting powers of
attorney

- Preparing probate applications and assisting with estate
administration

- Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation

- Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, HMRC, and the Probate Registry

- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation

- Managing your own caseload of straightforward matters under
supervision

- Supporting solicitors with more complex cases and attending client
meetings where required

- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations

Qualifications:

Key Requirements

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Private Client Paralegal to
join our specialist firm, advising a loyal and longstanding client base
which is primarily farming and land-owning individuals and families. You
will bring a deep understanding of private client law and the ability to
manage matters independently while delivering exceptional service.

Essential skills and experience:

- Previous paralegal experience in Private Client law (minimum 12
months preferred)

- Strong understanding of key areas including wills, probate, trusts,
and lasting powers of attorney

- Confident in drafting standard legal documents with accuracy and
attention to detail

- Experience liaising with clients, courts, and third parties in a
professional and empathetic manner

- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including file
management and deadlines

- Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable skills:

- Experience working with farming, rural, or high-net-worth clients

- Experience with commercial partnership agreements

- Knowledge of estate and tax planning

- Progression toward professional qualifications such as CILEX or STEP

Key Competencies

- Client-focused with excellent written and verbal communication
skills

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
effectively

- A collaborative team player with a proactive and professional
approach

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- High levels of discretion and integrity when handling sensitive
client matters

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

What We Offer

- Competitive salary depending on experience (3050K)

- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Pension scheme

- A supportive, collegiate culture within a specialist private client
practice

- Exposure to high-quality and complex cases across the region

- Clear opportunities for career development and progression, with
support for professional study (CILEX, STEP, or equivalent)

- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, supporting
work-life balance

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive
workplace. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals,
regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race,
religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : £ 35000

Salary Max : £ 45000

Currency Type : GBP