Paralegal

Elliot Mather LLP; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Paralegal to manage a caseload of wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration. The role offers attractive benefits, including a starting salary based on legal experience, CPD support, generous holiday, and career progression opportunities within a fast-growing practice. Ideal candidates should possess a law degree or equivalent, and a genuine desire to work in Probate law is essential. Applications should include a CV and covering letter detailing current salary and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive starting salary

Online recognition and rewards platform

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Support for CPD / education

Work/life balance and flexibility

Friendly office environment in Derby

Qualifications

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and personality while managing a caseload.
• Genuine desire to work in the Probate law environment.
• Prepared to discuss current salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration.
• Use specialised case management software.
• Work within an established Probate team.

Skills

Legal sector work experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Studying for LPC or SQE

Job description

We have specialists in many areas of legal practice. Make an enquiry today: 0330 333 2613

Our busy Probate Department is experiencing a period of business growth and is currently inviting applications from qualified / part-qualified candidates for the following position:

Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced, professional Paralegal who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and personality while managing a caseload of wills powers of attorney, administration of estates and associated probate documents, using specialised case management software. You will be joining an established Probate team in which you could_Remove re-fulfill your own but also developing your reputation and ability in support of your future line.

• Our ideal candidate will already have had some ‘hands-on’ legal sector work experience, preferably gained in a_views/Private Client law environment. We may consider applicants without experience, but you will need a law degree (or CILEx / equivalent) and/or you may also be studying for the LPC or SQE. However, you will also need to be convincing regarding your genuine desire to work in the Probate law environment and not just to ‘ સી​​ get a foot in the door’. For those candidates with long-term career aspirations, there are realistic opportunities for progression.

Benefits will include వార:

• attractive starting salary, subject to relevant legal sector experience
• online recognition and rewards platform, with retail discounts and 24/7 EAP
• pension scheme with employer’s contributions
• generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday
• support for CPD / education where appropriate
• genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing legal practice where ‘work/life’ balance really matters and flexibility is the norm
• a friendly, professional office environment in Derby city center, with shops, amenities, car parking, and established public transport connections.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 colleagues across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that includes details of your current salary and benefits package, and notice period (where applicable) by email to:[e-mail]

Elliot Mather LLP maintains professional ნახ insurance in accordance with the rules of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Details of the insurers and the territorial coverage of the policy are available for inspection at our offices.

Registered Office: St. Mary's Court, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S41 7TD

VAT Number: 126 3019 03

Regulatory Notice: Elliot Mather LLP is a limited liability partnership. Partnership number OC321320.