POSITION Paralegal / Legal Executive
SALARY Competitive
LOCATION Town Gate, 38 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7NY
HOURS Full-time or Part-time opportunities
We are looking to welcome a range of people into the Wills, Trust and Probate team, from Paralegals to Legal Executives. These are key roles in our expanding team, helping us to provide expertise and support to our growing client base.
About Phillips Law
Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.
In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.
At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.
The Wills, Trusts & Probate team
We are proud to be the largest WTP team in Basingstoke. Led by Sian and Lisa, who have more than 25 years of experience between them, and supported by several fee earners and assistants. We are a friendly group that likes to work collaboratively to ensure we provide the best possible advice to our clients.
What you’ll be doing
- You’ll be a point of contact for clients – taking instructions in respect of probate matters and estate administration.
- You’ll get to run your own small case load for some of our probate matters and estate administration.
- You’ll be helping the team with the progression of probate files.
- You’ll be registering trusts on HMRC’s Trust Registration Service.
What you’ll get
Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday, and we offer a range of benefits including the ability to purchase up to a further 5 days holiday, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme amongst others.
To be successful for this position, you must have / be:
- Experience in working within a busy Wills, Trusts and Probate team
- CILEX qualification preferred but not essential
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