Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary in Derby, Derbyshire

An established law firm is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Probate Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join its busy and growing Probate Department in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Private Client or Probate work to join an established team, manage a varied workload and further develop their legal career.

The successful candidate will assist with matters involving wills, powers of attorney, estate administration and associated probate documentation, using specialist case management systems.

The Role

• Assist with the management of a caseload of Private Client and Probate matters.
• Prepare and process wills, powers of attorney and probate documentation.
• Support estate administration matters from instruction through to completion.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and client communications.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries and other relevant parties.
• Maintain accurate case records and update the case management system.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Probate team.
• Ensure matters are handled efficiently and deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a law firm is preferred, ideally in Probate or Private Client.
• Experience handling wills, powers of attorney or estate administration would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and client-care skills.
• Good IT skills and the ability to use case management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and professional approach.

Applications will also be considered from candidates without previous legal experience who have a Law degree, CILEx qualification or equivalent, or are studying towards the LPC or SQE. A genuine interest in developing a career within Probate and Private Client law is essential.

Contract Details
This is initially a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension depending on business requirements.

Benefits
• Competitive salary, dependent on relevant experience.
• Online rewards and recognition platform, including retail discounts.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.