Private Client Paralegal

FBC Manby Bowdler are rated first locally in EVERY area of expertise, by our clients, on ReviewSolicitors. We are based in the heart of the Black Country, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Birmingham serving clients nationally.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Paralegal to join our exceptional Wills, Trusts and Probate team based in Wolverhampton.

**This role is for someone who is passionate about supporting a fee earning team with delivering excellence to their clients, and we will only be reviewing applications from experienced paralegal applicants who want to join an exciting and growing business.

You will need to be IT proficient as we have invested heavily in ensuring our systems are efficient and support our business.

What this role entails:-

• Review new cases: Check emails and case management systems for updates, new instructions, or deadlines.

• Draft documents: Prepare wills, powers of attorney, and trust deeds under solicitor supervision.

• Client contact: Respond accurately and quickly to queries both on email and phone, schedule meetings, and gather information about assets, beneficiaries, and family structures.

• Excellent file management: Organise physical and digital files, ensuring compliance with GDPR and firm protocols.

• Instruction and typing: Ability to use BigHand for instructions from fee earners on next steps with a matter, assisting with moving a matter on in a timely manner, typing correspondence as needed.

• Team collaboration: Attend internal meetings, update fee earners on progress, and assist with billing or time recording.

At our firm, people are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment where careers can thrive and well-being is prioritised:

• We offer 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Active career management plans tailored to individual aspirations

• Regular, structured performance and development conversations

• Clear pathways for progression and professional growth

Family & Life Stage Support

• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Parenting support groups and training resources

• Comprehensive menopause policy with trained menopause champions

• Neurodiversity champions and peer support groups

• Access to mental health resources and confidential counselling

• Flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs

• Financial wellbeing support, including budgeting tools and expert guidance

• RewardHub+ retail discounts

• Cycle to work scheme and salary sacrifice EV leasing

• Funded eye care, dental care, physiotherapy, and specialist consultations via our expenses system