Full Time
York
Paralegal - Wills & Probate
Join our Private Client team as a Wills & Probate Paralegal and play a key role in supporting a variety of legal cases from start to finish. You’ll assist solicitors with case preparation, manage documents, liaise with clients, and help ensure smooth legal proceedings.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of your workload, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive and professional environment. Full training and ongoing development are provided.
- Assist with fee-earning activities to a high standard of accuracy and efficiency under the supervision and instruction of the department head.
- Review, organise, and summarise case materials.
- Manage case files, deadlines, and procedural compliance.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and third parties professionally.
- Draft correspondence and manage emails.
- Assist with invoices, financial records, and distribution of funds.
- Provide general administrative support, including filing, copying, and document management.
Requirements / Desirables:
- 2+ years’ experience in a legal support role preferred; full training provided.
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communicator, professional and approachable.
- Fast and accurate typing; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of legal terminology, case management software (e.g., Partners for Windows, LexisNexis) is a plus.
- Able to handle confidential information and work independently or in a team.
- Motivated to learn, develop professionally, and thrive in a challenging environment.
Benefits:
- Team Building – Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party
- Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged
- Bonus Scheme – criteria for eligibility
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Legal services- criteria for eligibility
- Enhanced annual leave
- Birthday Leave – Criteria for eligibility
- Long Service Award
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme – criteria for eligibility
At Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.
Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.
Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do, then we want to hear from you!
Send your application to the HR Team at [email protected]
Ware & Kay is an Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person
