We are currently working with a highly reputable, full-service law firm in the Newcastle region, who are recruiting for a Lifestyle and Estate Planning Paralegal to join their Private Client department.

The successful candidate ideally should have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within a private client department. Candidates must be able to deal with their own caseload and have good knowledge of working on all aspects of Estate Planning.

Candidate duties will include:

• Confidently processing client work allocated to you by your supervisors, and with managing Estate and/or Trust Administration matters including complex matters
• You'll be able to deal with general succession planning for clients (including advising on/ dealing with Inheritance tax (IHT) planning for clients)
• Drafting Wills including more complex wills with trusts and associated letters of wishes
• Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney
• You'll be confident communicating with clients and colleagues
• You'll be used to achieving set financial and chargeable hours targets, ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and that KPIs/ targets generally and compliance are adhered to

This is a hybrid role based in their Newcastle office.

This firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package and opportunities for career progression.

We are also recruiting for various paralegal and legal executive roles in other practice areas within the UK.

If you are interested, please contact Melanie Musoke at Chadwick Nott and send your CV as soon as possible to melaniemusoke@chadwicknott.co.uk

• Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.