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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Paralegal Assistant - Private Client - New !

Salary Range
£18,000 - £22,000
£1,500 - £1,833 / mo

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Location Base
York, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Our client is a well-established friendly firm of solicitors’ based in one of the most sought-after locations in York’s city centre and they are looking for a keen motivated individual to join our Life Planning team!

This niche practice deals with Property and Life Planning which has seen considerable growth over the last few years. Working with them in York offers a great work/life balance in a friendly team-oriented environment.

They are looking for a graduate paralegal to join our busy Life Planning Department dealing with a broad range of private client work including Wills, Trusts, Probate and Powers of Attorney and be an integral part of the team. Our preferred candidate will have:

  • some legal knowledge about private client work through studies and / or work experience;
  • some work experience in a law firm;
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
  • good IT knowledge.

You will be assisting in a busy department working closely with our experienced Life Planning team and gaining a broad range of experience in all aspects of our work including direct client contact. Training will be given where necessary and some prior experience would be an advantage.

This post is office-based and full-time.

They offer :-

  • A competitive salary;
  • A generous bonus scheme;
  • Workplace Pension scheme;
  • Organised social and team events;

We are seeking a recent law graduate, preferably with substantial office experience to join their super friendly firm.

Our Ref 37/23

Salary is negotiable and dependable upon experience

Stephenson Jones Legal aim to respond to all successful applicants within 7 working days

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Salary: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexitime
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 37/23

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

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⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal Assistant - Private Client - New ! roles across Stephenson Jones Legal Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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