Private Client Paralegal

  • Ashville Knight
  • Cranleigh, Surrey
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

A well-established and highly regarded Surrey law firm is looking to recruit a Private Client Paralegal to join their Trusts & Estates department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience within a busy and supportive team, working closely alongside experienced fee earners.

The Role

You will provide hands-on support to fee earners in the day-to-day management of Trusts & Estates matters, while delivering a professional and client-focused service. This is a varied role offering exposure to high-quality work and regular client contact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting fee earners with a broad range of Trusts & Estates matters.
  • Supporting new and existing clients efficiently and professionally.
  • Liaising with clients and third parties, including the Probate Registry and HM Revenue & Customs.
  • Preparing and producing documents such as correspondence, attendance notes, briefs and bills
  • Diary management and general administrative support.

Desired Skills

  • Have previous legal assistant/ paralegal experience ideally within Private Client/ Trusts and Estate matters.
  • At least 2 years experience.
  • IT literate and experience audio typing.
  • Experience in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Experience using case management systems.

What they offer

  • Monday Friday 9am 5pm and office based.
  • Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £31,000.
  • 25 Days holiday and an extra day of for your birthday.
  • Private health scheme.