Job Description

An established and highly regarded commercial law firm is recruiting for a Contentious Probate Paralegal to join their growing team in their Huddersfield offices. The firm has an impressive reputation in the market with a standout team renowned for this area of law. This role will suit someone who is looking for a long-term paralegal career and whilst contentious probate experience is ideal, they would consider applications from litigation paralegals looking for a change. You must however have a genuine interest in contentious probate.
After an initial settling in period, the role offers flexible, hybrid working, and some travel to the firms Bradford and Leeds offices will be required on occasion.
The Role
Joining this leading contentious probate team, you will be supporting fee earners on contentious trusts and probate matters including inheritance, probate, and wills disputes.
Key Responsibilities

• Providing support to the team including drafting legal documents
• Handling new client enquiries
• Preparing bundles for court hearings and mediations.
• Creating new files and managing regulatory requirements
• Providing advice on costs and funding when required
• Representing clients in meetings with third parties.
• Preparing materials for client seminars and presentations.
• Conducting research.

About You

• A law graduate ideally with previous experience in contentious trusts and probate (however the firm will consider those with previous paralegal experience in civil/commercial litigation).
• Must be able to demonstrate a calm and empathetic approach to client care
• Someone who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal.
• Excellent client communication skills and committed to providing a fantastic client service
• A supportive team member.
• Previous case management experience
• Methodical in your approach and detail-orientated

What's in it for you?

• High-quality training
• Flexible, hybrid working options (after a settling in period)
• Pension Scheme
• Numerous wellbeing schemes
• Volunteering days
• Sporting and social events

If you are interested in this Contentious Probate Paralegal role in Huddersfield then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.