Private client paralegal

Paralegal

Trusts & Estates Department

Shrewsbury/Telford | Full Time | Permanent

We are looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn individual to join Talbots as a Paralegal within our Trusts & Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in the legal field, with a particular focus on Probate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

As a Paralegal, you will receive training and guidance while supporting our Lawyers in the Trust and Estates team. Your role will include assisting with typing, legal administration, and general administrative tasks on a variety of client matters, all while developing your knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

What do we offer?

• £26,422.92 annual salary - 36.25 hours working week.
• Annual tax-free* profit-share.
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
• Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
• Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Salary Extras benefits scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
• Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
• Salary Sacrifice schemes.

What does the job involve?

• Administering client matters using SOS case management system;
• Client care and excellent customer service;
• Speaking with speculative clients on an exploratory basis;
• Will Preparation using Arken;
• Registering and drafting of LPAs;
• Assisting with straightforward estates, including applying for grants of probate and letters of administration;
• Administering liquidation of assets and distribution of the estate;
• Any other duties deemed to be within the capability of the post holder.

What do you need?

• At least 12 months experience with the legal administration of Probate, Wills, Trusts and Estates.
• Passionate about giving outstanding client care and service.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Accurate and articulate in written and spoken communication (including excellent spelling and grammar.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative to problem solve.
• Excellent administrative, planning, organisation and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of IT, including all MS Office applications, email and internet.