Full job descriptionPrivate Client Paralegal
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
Salary: £35-45K plus excellent benefits package


About the Opportunity
Our client is a specialist private client practice advising a loyal and longstanding client base, with a particular focus on farming, rural, land-owning, and high-net-worth individuals and families.
They are now looking to appoint a Private Client Paralegal to join their growing team in Marlborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and client-focused paralegal to work on high-quality private client matters, supporting experienced solicitors and partners while also managing straightforward matters under supervision.
The role would suit someone with previous experience in wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and wider estate administration work, who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and specialist environment.


Key Requirements
You will be a qualified and experienced Private Client Paralegal with a strong understanding of private client law and the ability to support matters with accuracy, professionalism, and care. You will also bring:
*Previous Private Client Paralegal experience, ideally with at least 12 months’ experience
*Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
*Confidence drafting standard legal documents with strong attention to detail
*Experience liaising with clients, courts, beneficiaries, HMRC, and the Probate Registry
*Excellent administrative, organisational, and file management skills
*Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities effectively
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive client matters
*Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office
Experience with farming, rural, or high-net-worth clients would be highly advantageous, as would exposure to estate planning, tax planning, commercial partnership agreements, or progression towards CILEX, STEP, or similar professional qualifications.


Key Competencies
*Client-focused, empathetic, and professional in approach
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
*Able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy
*Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude
*Highly organised, discreet, and dependable


Role & Responsibilities
As a Private Client Paralegal, you will provide essential support to solicitors and partners, helping to ensure the smooth running of client files and the delivery of excellent client care. Your responsibilities will include:
*Assisting with the drafting of wills, trusts, and lasting powers of attorney
*Preparing probate applications and supporting estate administration matters
*Conducting legal research and preparing supporting documentation
*Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, HMRC, courts, and the Probate Registry
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation
*Managing your own caseload of straightforward matters under supervision
*Supporting solicitors with more complex private client cases
*Attending client meetings where required
*Ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations
*Contributing to a supportive, collegiate, and client-focused team culture


Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected specialist private client practice with a strong regional reputation and a high-quality client base. You will benefit from:
*£35-45K plus excellent benefits package
*26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
*Pension scheme
*Supportive and collegiate working culture
*Exposure to complex and high-quality private client matters
*Clear opportunities for career development and progression
*Support for professional study, including CILEX, STEP, or equivalent
*Flexible working arrangements where appropriate