Private Client Paralegal

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated Paralegal to join our friendly private client team in Alderley Edge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Private Client Paralegal to join a growing team, supporting a highly regarded Private Client Partner within a thriving legal practice.

You will step into a dynamic and varied role, working closely alongside a high-performing Solicitors, gaining exposure to high-quality work and complex matters, while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad spectrum of clients, including UHNW and HNW individuals, handling a diverse and high-quality caseload.

For the right candidate, this position provides a clear and supported pathway to qualifying as a Solicitor.

Your work will include but not be limited to:

• Drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney and trust documents
• Assisting with estate administration and probate, including preparing applications and dealing with HMRC and financial institutions
• Meeting and corresponding with clients with care and professionalism
• Managing files, deadlines and compliance requirements
• Preparing documents, schedules and estate accounts

About you

You will have prior experience in private client work, a strong academic background and a clear interest in the area.

• Excellent attention to detail and written communication
• A warm, professional manner with clients
• Well organised, able to manage a busy workload
• Confident with case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Law degree, LPC/SQE, or equivalent (desirable, not essential for the right candidate)
• Ambition to qualify as a solicitor (desirable)

Immediate availability would be advantageous, although notice periods will be considered for the right candidate.

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