Corporate paralegal Work, Jobs in Lewes, Eng (with Salaries)

Paralegal - Trusts & Tax
Mayo Wynne Baxter —Lewes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- IT
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Paralegal - Private Client
Mayo Wynne Baxter —Lewes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Free parking
Paralegal - Conveyancing
Mayo Wynne Baxter —Eastbourne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Communication skills

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Paralegal - Trusts & Tax

Mayo Wynne Baxter -
Lewes

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Administrative experience
IT
Communication skills
Tax experience
Time management

Full job description

Paralegal (Trusts & Tax)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail focused Junior Paralegal to support our growing Trusts & Tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in private client work, with structured training and clear progression into more technical responsibilities over time.
The role will initially focus on Trust Registration Service (TRS), HMRC processes, and administrative support, with a development pathway into assisting with and preparing tax returns.

What you will be doing:

Trust Registration Service (TRS)

Prepare and submit trust registrations, updates and closures
Maintain and update internal TRS tracking systems and spreadsheets
Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
Liaise with executors, trustees and clients to obtain required information

HMRC & Administration

Handle HMRC processes including:
- Submitting 64‑8 agent authorisations
- Liaising with HMRC by telephone and correspondence
- Following up on outstanding queries and responses
- Drafting penalty appeals
Ensure accurate record‑keeping and filing of all HMRC communications

Tax Return Support

Assist with preparation of basic tax returns (training provided), including:
- Rental income
- Basic trust accounts information
Gather and organise information from client files
Input and maintain data within systems such as Digita
Progressively develop skills toward more complex tax return work over time

Team Support & Process Improvement

Support efficient workflows across TRS and tax processes
Assist in implementing and maintaining standardised processes and systems
Work closely with senior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
Contribute to improving turnaround times and service delivery
Liaising with internal / external clients and investment firms for outstanding information

Supervision & Structure

Direct supervision from Tax & Trust team leads (e.g. Verity Wears)
Technical oversight and quality control from senior specialists within the team
Structured training and development pathway aligned to role progression

What you will need:

Skills & Experience Required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
Ability to follow processes and work methodically
Good communication skills, including confidence in speaking with clients and HMRC
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy essential

(Previous experience in legal, tax or administrative work is helpful but not essential — training will be provided.)

Personal Attributes

Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic
Curious and eager to develop technical knowledge
Comfortable working in a structured, process‑driven environment
Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Development Opportunity

This role offers a clear pathway to progression within the Trusts & Tax team, including:

Increased responsibility for tax return preparation
Exposure to complex trust and tax matters
Long‑term development into a specialist technical role

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to supporting the continued growth of the Trusts & Tax team by:

Managing increasing volumes of TRS, Tax and compliance work
Supporting efficiency and scalability

Enabling senior team members to focus on higher‑value technical and advisory work

How we work?

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following office hubs across the South East: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.

We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.

We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.

About Mayo Wynne Baxter

Mayo Wynne Baxter has over 200 staff and Partners across our nine Sussex offices and have been providing advice to the people of Sussex and beyond for over 150 years. We are proud of our heritage and our strong reputation in Sussex, but we have clients based across the globe.

You will be joining a firm that prides itself on delivering exceptional service to our clients and to each other, in a friendly and supportive way. We employ talented individuals as qualified legal professionals, paralegals and within roles in our Legal Support teams, Marketing, HR and Finance.

It is exceptionally important to us that we have the best people in place to provide an outstanding service to our clients and, whether in a client-facing role or not, we recognise that everyone contributes to our business success.

We are proud to be a part of Ampa, a group focused on unlocking potential. We believe in the power of &: corporate & human, purposeful & profitable, ambitious & inclusive. Ampa Group provides the shared infrastructure, development programmes, culture, values and empowered working framework that enable our brands, and our people, to thrive. For you, that means access to award-winning learning, flexibility built on trust, and opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists.

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Lewes

Workplace type

Hybrid

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