Job Description

The work you'll be doing

As full training will be given, this role is open to a wide range of people including law graduates, those starting out in their legal careers as well as someone who is already an experienced paralegal.

Responsibilities include:

Attending meetings both in and out the office with a solicitor to take notes and act as witness for wills and powers of attorney. Telephoning third parties to request or provide information. Liaising with valuers to provide valuations for probate and insurance purposes. Assisting fee earners with the clearance of properties and/or site inspections. Drafting letters to asset holders/creditors registering the Grant of Probate and paying creditors. Assisting with payment of legacies and interim distributions including arranging bankruptcy searches and payments to other third parties. Preparing S27 Trustee Act Notices and Royal Mail redirections. Completing closure forms and indemnities for lost paperwork relating to shares/policies. Working with the Team Leader to respond to all incoming calls either by allocating them to a colleague or by dealing with more minor queries personally. All other administrative work required in relation to probate, will and power of attorney

The team you'll be joining

Our expert probate team comprises four senior associates, two associates, three solicitors and four paralegals and forms part of our larger Private Client department.

The firm you'll be part of

Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the country, Wilsons is proud to be included in

The Times Best Law Firms 2025 for another consecutive year.

With nearly 300 years of history and lawyers who are recognised leaders in their fields, Wilsons offers a unique blend of skills and experience to our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to gaining a deep understanding of their clients' interests, fostering seamless collaboration across the firm's diverse practice areas.

Wilsons has grown organically over the years and is proud to be a people-focused firm with 30 partners and circa 150 employees.

If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Carrie MacDonald (Recruitment Advisor) for a confidential conversation today.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Quarterly bonus
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person