Warwickshire, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/06/2026
About the Role
Paralegals at Brethertons undertake tasks of moderate complexity to support the Wills, Trusts and Probate team. The overall objective of the role is to ensure that delegated duties are completed and returned to the appropriate team member within a timely manner. You will be expected to follow and comply with all pre‑defined case management procedures, including those specifically relating to the compliance of the SRA, Lexcel and any other regulatory bodies.
You will work supporting Solicitors on a daily basis and may need to support others in the wider team from time to time. You will take on instructions from Solicitors and support a variety of high‑number legal cases. Core tasks relating to the role include liaising with clients and solicitors, dealing with new enquiries into the team, drafting legal documents such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and applications for Grants of Representation and progressing estate matters.
About you
The ideal candidate will be proactive, hardworking, and a team player. In order to be successful, it is desirable that you have experience as a Paralegal in a Wills, Trusts and Probate department. You must be able to adjust to multi‑ple demands and shifting priorities. You must be able to demonstrate a good level of technical expertise relating to drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and progress Probate files, but will be comfortable seeking specialist technical advice from the team when it is appropriate to do so.
What’s in return?
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional wellbeing day
* Bonus Incentive Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Work laptop and phone
* Life assurance and healthcare schemes
* Annual Staff Conference including Awards
* Social activities such as a Brethertons book club
What’s next?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join us? We would love you to join us on our journey. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter directly through our website. If you would like more information on the role or application process, please contact Lucy Masson at lucymasson@brethertons.co.uk who will be happy to have a confidential chat to discuss the role further.
Please note that we are not using agencies for the recruitment of this role.
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