Private Client Paralegal
Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
Sector: Private Client
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you looking to build your legal career with a team that values people as much as process?
Our client are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their expanding team and play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services across wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with either existing private client experience or strong legal academic training who is ready to put their knowledge into practice.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Working closely with a senior solicitor, you’ll provide essential support on a broad range of private client matters. Your role will include:
Drafting wills, LPAs, and trust documents
Managing non-taxable probate applications and supporting inheritance tax submissions
Liaising with clients - often as the first point of contact during sensitive times
Preparing letters, client reports, seminar notes, and compliance documents
Completing AML checks and managing the file-opening process
Handling all stages of probate administration from start to finish
Supporting marketing initiatives, including event materials and communications
Maintaining and updating the firm’s case management system (Quill / MyHMCTS)
Producing client invoices and tracking case progression
What We’re Looking For
Prior experience in private client work (wills, probate, LPA, trusts) within a legal practice
OR legal qualifications such as a Law Degree, CILEX, LPC, or STEP, with a strong interest in private client law
High levels of empathy and professionalism when dealing with sensitive client matters
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
A client-first mindset and clear communication style
Proficiency in legal software and an interest in compliance and best practice
Familiarity with MyHMCTS or Quill is advantageous but not essential
Why This Role?
Work for a firm that combines tradition with a modern, client-centred approach
Gain exposure to complex trust and estate matters in a supportive setting
Build long-term relationships with clients and the legal team
Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and professional development
Flexible working
If you’re ready to grow your legal career in a role that combines technical work with real human impact, we’d love to hear from you.