Job Description

Trainee Paralegal

Trusts and Estates

Hanley | Full-Time | Permanent

We are looking for a motivated and eager-to-learn individual to join Talbots as a Trainee Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in the legal field, with a particular focus on Probate, Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

As a Trainee Paralegal, you will receive training and guidance while supporting our Lawyers in the Trust and Estates team. Your role will include assisting with typing, legal administration, and general administrative tasks on a variety of client matters, all while developing your knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.
Today, we operate across 18 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

What do we offer?

Competitive salaries with annual review. Annual tax-free profit-share.
25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards. Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees). Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary). Enhanced Company Sick Pay. Salary Extras benefits scheme Medicash Health Cash Plan. Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision. Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees). Salary Sacrifice schemes.

What does the job involve?

Supporting clients with professionalism and empathy across calls, emails, and other channels. Drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), probate applications, and estate administration documents. Managing client files through our SOS case management system. Assisting with estate administration, including liquidation of assets and distributions. Maintaining compliance with SRA, Lexcel, and Law Society Quality Standards.

What do you need?

A passion for delivering exceptional client care with effective communication skills. Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office. A proactive, organised, and detail-focused approach to work. A collaborative mindset and a drive to keep learning.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,422.92 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your current notice period? Please provide your full home address. Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions? What working hours would this be? How long would the commute take you to this office? Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with? Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitments we should be aware of?
Work Location: In person