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PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL – Competitive Salary + Bonus – Southampton – Hybrid Working, Healthcare, Career Development

The Private Client Paralegal Job

A leading South Coast law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its growing Private Client team.

Working closely with Partners within the department, this role offers exposure to a broad range of private client matters, supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services to individuals, families and estates. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key Private Client Paralegal responsibilities include:

Drafting wills and letters of wishes
Preparing trust documentation
Assisting with estate administration matters
Collecting estate assets and liaising with financial institutions
Supporting with estate accounts and inheritance tax returns
Handling property-related estate matters including insurance and bill payments
Drafting and processing lasting powers of attorney
Liaising with clients and third parties throughout matters
Supporting lawyers and Partners with delegated work and ongoing case management This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop within private client law and gain exposure to high-quality tax and estate planning work.

The Private Client Paralegal Candidate
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proactive and collaborative approach
Comfortable working with figures and financial information
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to take ownership of work and manage deadlines effectively
Law degree and/or private client experience advantageous
Interest in business development and relationship building beneficial
Keen to learn and develop within a specialist legal environment The Package
Competitive salary
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Clear career progression pathway
Generous holiday allowance
Healthcare provision
City centre office location
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Modus Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on delivering high-quality permanent recruitment solutions across professional and commercial functions. We work closely with businesses to support hires across finance, business support, sales, marketing, operations and leadership roles, partnering with clients on both individual appointments and long-term hiring strategies.

Our approach is methodical, consultative and tailored — offering more than just CVs. Our services include bespoke recruitment solutions, targeted search and selection, candidate profiling, market insight, and end-to-end recruitment support designed to create lasting placements for both clients and candidates.

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