Position Title: Paralegal – Contentious Probate
Location: Newbury (preferred)
Salary: Competitive
Reference: BH-37022
Work Type: Full-time, Permanent
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About The Firm:
My client is a forward-thinking, innovative, and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years, with multiple offices across the Thames Valley. Recently awarded 2024 Law Firm of the Year by LawNet, the firm delivers high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses across Litigation, Business, Real Estate, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing.
Position Overview:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Paralegal to join the Litigation Team at the Newbury office, working within the Contentious Probate team. The ideal candidate will have experience in contentious legal matters, particularly involving wills, trusts, and inheritance disputes. This role involves active participation in client matters, mediations, and trials, offering excellent exposure and development for an ambitious legal professional.
Key Responsibilities:
• Attend client meetings and support day-to-day client liaison.
• Draft initial correspondence and legal documentation, including:
• Letters to clients, solicitors, and third parties
• Witness statements
• Instructions to counsel and experts
• Mediation Position Statements
• Settlement Agreements
• Assist with preparation for mediatio...