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Experienced Private Client/Probate Paralegal - Altrincham
We are looking for an experienced Private Client/Probate Paralegal to join our team.
Hours:Full or Part Time
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and growing law firm based in Altrincham, dedicated to providing clear, compassionate, and practical legal advice to our clients. Our team prides itself on delivering excellent service and building lasting relationships with individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging times. Our commitment to client care is reflected in our 5-star Google reviews, with clients frequently praising us for being friendly, approachable, and helpful.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Probate Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will support our Director & Solicitor, Karen Yates, in all aspects of probate and estate administration, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and with sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with all stages of estate administration, from initial client contact through to final distribution.
- Preparing probate applications and relevant legal documents.
- Attendance on clients in person and via Teams/Zoom/telephone.
- Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, and third parties such as HMRC, banks, and financial institutions.
- Conducting legal research where required.
- Drafting correspondence and maintaining accurate case files.
- Supporting Director with client meetings and case management.
- Maintain high professional standards, confidence and integrity.
- Process cases in an efficient manner.
About You:- Must have previous experience as a probate paralegal or working within wills & probate.
- Experience in the preparation of Wills and LPAs is desirable but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of probate processes and estate administration.
- Excellent people skills – approachable, friendly, and able to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (training provided if needed).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a growing law firm.
- Be part of a firm that genuinely values its staff and is recognised by clients for outstanding client care.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Probate Paralegal looking for a rewarding role in a supportive firm, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to us at recruitment@yateslegal.co.uk
No agencies please.
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Contact Us
Yates Legal is a trading name of Yates Legal Limited, a private company limited by shares, registered in England and Wales (number 13936912). Yates Legal Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA ID Number 8004732. Our professional rules can be found at https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/standards-regulations/ A list of the company's directors is available from the company's registered office.
Current Vacancies
Experienced Private Client/Probate Paralegal - Altrincham
We are looking for an experienced Private Client/Probate Paralegal to join our team.
Hours:Full or Part Time
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and growing law firm based in Altrincham, dedicated to providing clear, compassionate, and practical legal advice to our clients. Our team prides itself on delivering excellent service and building lasting relationships with individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging times. Our commitment to client care is reflected in our 5-star Google reviews, with clients frequently praising us for being friendly, approachable, and helpful.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Probate Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will support our Director & Solicitor, Karen Yates, in all aspects of probate and estate administration, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and with sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with all stages of estate administration, from initial client contact through to final distribution.
- Preparing probate applications and relevant legal documents.
- Attendance on clients in person and via Teams/Zoom/telephone.
- Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, and third parties such as HMRC, banks, and financial institutions.
- Conducting legal research where required.
- Drafting correspondence and maintaining accurate case files.
- Supporting Director with client meetings and case management.
- Maintain high professional standards, confidence and integrity.
- Process cases in an efficient manner.
About You:- Must have previous experience as a probate paralegal or working within wills & probate.
- Experience in the preparation of Wills and LPAs is desirable but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of probate processes and estate administration.
- Excellent people skills – approachable, friendly, and able to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (training provided if needed).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a growing law firm.
- Be part of a firm that genuinely values its staff and is recognised by clients for outstanding client care.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Probate Paralegal looking for a rewarding role in a supportive firm, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to us at recruitment@yateslegal.co.uk
No agencies please.
We are looking for an experienced Private Client/Probate Paralegal to join our team.
Hours:Full or Part Time
About Us
We are a small, friendly, and growing law firm based in Altrincham, dedicated to providing clear, compassionate, and practical legal advice to our clients. Our team prides itself on delivering excellent service and building lasting relationships with individuals and families during some of life’s most challenging times. Our commitment to client care is reflected in our 5-star Google reviews, with clients frequently praising us for being friendly, approachable, and helpful.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Probate Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will support our Director & Solicitor, Karen Yates, in all aspects of probate and estate administration, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and with sensitivity.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with all stages of estate administration, from initial client contact through to final distribution.
- Preparing probate applications and relevant legal documents.
- Attendance on clients in person and via Teams/Zoom/telephone.
- Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, and third parties such as HMRC, banks, and financial institutions.
- Conducting legal research where required.
- Drafting correspondence and maintaining accurate case files.
- Supporting Director with client meetings and case management.
- Maintain high professional standards, confidence and integrity.
- Process cases in an efficient manner.
- Must have previous experience as a probate paralegal or working within wills & probate.
- Experience in the preparation of Wills and LPAs is desirable but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of probate processes and estate administration.
- Excellent people skills – approachable, friendly, and able to communicate clearly and sensitively with clients, colleagues, and third parties.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (training provided if needed).
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
- Friendly, supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a growing law firm.
- Be part of a firm that genuinely values its staff and is recognised by clients for outstanding client care.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Probate Paralegal looking for a rewarding role in a supportive firm, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to us at recruitment@yateslegal.co.uk
No agencies please.
Memberships & Accreditations