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PARALEGAL/TRAINEE PARALEGAL WILLS AND PROBATE

Job Title:                      Paralegal / Trainee Paralegal

 

Based at:                     Office Based.  Skegness, Lincolnshire   

 

Salary:                         £25,000.00 - £30,000.00. Dependent Upon Experience

 

Holidays:                     25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

Hours of work:            Full-time position Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm with one hour for lunch

 

1. DETAILS OF THE ROLE

 

Experience of Wills and Probate is preferred but is not essential as full training will be given.

 

This role is suitable for an experienced paralegal, or for an applicant who is looking to start their career in law by gaining hands on experience in a professional legal environment.

 

Experienced Paralegal

 

You will run your own Wills and Probate caseload proportionate to your experience with minimal supervision. Subject to experience, there will be opportunities to develop your understanding of more complex cases through collaboration with more experienced colleagues. You will also be required to assist other fee earners within the department with their casework and/or cover their cases during holiday periods.

 

Trainee Paralegal

You will assist fee earners in the department with their case load. You will also be required to undertake a formal Paralegal training course, paid for by the company.

Subject to level of experience, you will, or will work towards:

  • Assisting fee earners with the administration of estates, including gathering asset information and preparing documentation
  • Meeting with clients  developing good relationships
  • Liaising with third parties
  • Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties such as financial institutions and HMRC
  • Preparing and submitting probate applications
  • Conducting legal research and reporting findings to colleagues in an informative way
  • Managing and organising electronic client files within a case management system
  • Handle general administrative duties
  • Attaining a depth of legal knowledge in Wills and Probate
  • Collaborating with colleagues in the department to find solutions to legal issues

 

2.  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

To be considered for this role, you will have:

 

  • GCSE’s (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
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  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritize your workload;
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  • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
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  • Ability to show empathy and compassion in supporting clients in difficult and distressing circumstances, whilst at the same time providing excellent legal advice and client care;
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  • Be IT literate and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

The Company

Hodgkinsons Solicitors is a specialist company based in Skegness, Lincolnshire, which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and beyond.  

We have an outstanding reputation in both commercial and private client services, with particular strength in personal injury, clinical negligence, wills and probate, commercial and residential property, and corporate dispute resolution.

The Company offers a range of staff incentives, including:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas week closure
  • Additional Holiday accrual subject to length of service
  • Flexible working, including flexible start and end times outside of the company’s core hours (9 am – 5 pm);
  • Funding for training and/or subscriptions
  • Staff discounts
  • Employee social committee
  • Employee health and welling committee
  • Long-service awards
  • Casual dress down days
  • Bring your pet to work days
  • On-site parking

 

Application Process

If you want to join a company where you can develop your fee earning potential whilst working in an environment that recognises your talents and rewards you accordingly, please submit your CV to mleary@hodgkinsons.co.uk 

Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 22 May 2026.