Private Client Paralegal

Experienced Private Client Paralegal required for a growing Chester based law practice

Your new company
This is a growing law firm based in the centre of Chester, who pride themselves on offering a bespoke and tailored legal service to clients, whilst also having an inclusive, fun working culture. The practice are looking to expand their private client department with an experienced paralegal to assist with the growing workload. The law firm are multi-practice, covering all elements of corporate, commercial, and employment, whilst also covering a range of personal legal services too.

Your new role
As a private client paralegal, you will assist partners and fee earners within the department on carrying out their respective duties and responsibilities. This will include, but not be limited to:

• Meeting with new clients and handling any queries they may have.
• Working to tight deadlines and managing your own caseload.
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Supporting fee earners in the department with their caseload on an ad hoc basis
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this position, you must have gained previous experience working in a private client paralegal role, preferably in a private practice. It is also essential that you have completed the LLB degree, and having the LPC will be beneficial. If you have gained lasting experience in will/probate law you may also be considered.

What you'll get in return
If successful in your application, the firm will offer you a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience. The firm offer a hybrid working policy, and are open to discussing whether more or less days in the office will be required for you. If you have the right experience and attitude, the firm could offer a training contract after some time.

What you need to do now
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