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Paralegal - Wills + Probate

United Kingdom, Leicester 27000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Purpose & Objective of the Job: Provide clear, competent, and efficient advice to Private Clients. Supervise, support, and train a team of Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Successfully lead the delivery of team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Job Responsibility

  • Provide clear, competent, and efficient advice to Private Clients
  • Supervise, support, and train a team of Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  • Successfully lead the delivery of team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Advise clients on Drafting Wills, Asset protection trusts in Wills, Letters of Wishes, Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Supervise and assist in training less experienced Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  • Develop and utilize systems for workflow and case management to ensure efficient legal service delivery and excellent customer care
  • Oversee team performance targets and undertake other duties as directed by the Partners and Head of Department (HoD)
  • Maintain exceptional standards of quality and client care
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Staff Handbook
  • Identify and report risks to the COLP, COFA, or Money Laundering Reporting Officer where necessary

Requirements

  • Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
  • Understanding of trusts in Wills
  • Supervision of junior team members
  • Ability to identify areas of client risk
  • Qualification to postgraduate level
  • Team management and supervision
  • Strong client interpersonal skills and empathetic approach
  • Ability to prepare documents concisely and efficiently
  • Understanding of KPIs and data
  • Identify better ways of working
  • Manage business risk when processing instructions
  • Proactively engage with other areas of the business

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Managing data and KPIs

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