Job Title: Paralegal
Ready to take your career to the next level
Looking for a role that offers variety responsibility and the chance to grow your paralegal skills while providing essential administrative and PA support
Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.
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The role in 60 seconds
Role: Paralegal
Team: Charities
Location: Bristol or Exeter (Hybrid working)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Why this role matters: This hybrid opportunity blends administrative and PA support with hands-on paralegal experience. Youll be part of a specialist team supporting charity and private clients with probate estate administration and related matters - helping ensure work is managed with care accuracy and sensitivity while maintaining the highest standards of legal service and advice.
What youll do
In this role youll:
- Provide essential administrative and PA support to a senior lawyer including diary management
- Support compliance and file-opening formalities
- Manage and organise files to ensure proper folder and document structures are maintained
- Assist with financial processes including cost management and monthly invoicing
- Update estate accounts with key asset and liability information
- Assist with applications to the probate registry
- Liaise with clients and beneficiaries to provide updates and respond to enquiries
- Ensure timely handling of correspondence
- Learn on the job about the legal and tax concepts that underpin probate and charity legacy work and assist in providing high-quality legal advice to clients
- Maintain sensitivity to the charitys reputation and brand in all communications
What were looking for
Were seeking someone who is motivated energetic and highly organised with:
- Experience in a legal environment (probate or estate administration preferred but not essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- A proven track record of completing tasks accurately and on time
- Confident IT skills (Outlook Word Excel)
- Great time management and organisational ability
- A flexible collaborative approach and a commitment to outstanding client service
Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
Progressive benefits tailored to you
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
- An open flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment hereLife at Foot Anstey Foot Anstey
Ready to apply
- Hit the Apply Now button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview
- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
- If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.
Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.