Private Client Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
A full-service law firm with offices across Yorkshire is seeking a Private Client Paralegal with at least six months’ experience to join its nationally respected team in Leeds.
You’ll be able to work from home three days per week (which is highly unusual for a position at this level) plus you’ll be able to apply for a training contract starting in 2025.
The team is one of largest and most successful private client teams outside of London, specialising in the administration of complex, high value & prestigious estates. The team enjoy a Tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500.
Here, you’ll find a close-knit and collegiate environment where you can have a say on the direction and future of the firm.
The management team does not encourage a long hours’ culture and has purposefully set billing targets at a low level to enable its team members to enjoy a very happy life/work balance.
You’ll support fee earners on a mixed caseload of private client work, including probate, estate planning, inheritance tax, setting up trusts and advising trustees.
The firm also offers an excellent benefits package that includes private medical insurance and a generous holiday entitlement and purchase scheme.
How to apply for this role
If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.
Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Bill Szajna Hopgood at Realm Recruit.
Bill is a Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of private client, Court of Protection and contentious probate lawyers. Working with departments across Yorkshire, he recruits for private client roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a private client solicitor looking to make a move, Bill can help you find the right role.
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Key details
Salary
£22,000 - £25,000
Location
- Greater Manchester
Role type
- Hybrid working
Contract type
- Permanent
Practice area
Private Client
Job ref
V-35294
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Private Client Paralegal roles across Realm Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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