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Private Client Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Our Private Client team are looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal join them at the city centre office.

The team is one of the largest in the region and we cover all types of Private Client work – our clients include High Net Worth individuals and we pride ourselves on giving high quality advice. A significant proportion of our caseload is through repeat business and personal recommendation.

Previous experience would be beneficial but we would love to hear from you if you enjoy a role where you will be both supporting fee earners in the team whilst managing your own caseload including drafting wills, estate administration and lasting and enduring powers of attorney. Providing excellent client care will be key to this role, along with producing high quality work with a close attention to detail.

What we are looking for:

We need someone who will fit in quickly with our team and develop a great relationship with our clients. Our ideal candidate will have:

Previous legal experience (but not essential)
A proactive and positive approach to their work
The ability to work within a busy team and support their colleagues
Superb levels of client care

What we can offer:

Harrowells really is a great place to work. We have a great culture and pride ourselves in not only doing a great job for our clients but also enabling our teams to have the work / life balance they deserve. In addition to that we can offer:

A competitive salary
Realistic targets
Flexible and hybrid working
A clear progression framework with individual career and development plans
Wellbeing support
A great social scene
A range of benefits including pension, life cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holidays (and a day off for your birthday!) and a cycle to work scheme

For more information on the role please see our job description.

If you are interested in the role, or even an informal chat to find out more, please email Careers@harrowells.co.uk.

Contact Our Careers Team

'The team at Harrowells are a perfect size. Big enough to have the coverage and expertise we need, but small enough for us to feel we know all involved and that we are an important client.'
'Matthew Rowley was exceptional and a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend him without hesitation.'
Feedback published in Legal 500 (2025 edition), Corporate & Commercial
'First class client service making clients feel that their needs are top priority Don’t get hung up on administration and seamlessly incorporate it into workflows, no compliance dramas.'
'Businesslike, focused on the service required, on time, approachable, flexible. Basically, the people, both Partner and Associate treat me as I treat my own clients leading to good teamwork and satisfaction all round.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Property
'Our solicitor had great experience in the field of agricultural sales, which reassured us that the often archaic laws will be adhered to.'
'A strong team able to cover the breadth of expertise our client-base demands. There is strong synergy with their other departments, such as private client, to ensure their advice is robust. A good geographic spread of offices to ensure clients have the ability to meet their solicitor at mutually convenient locations.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Agriculture & Estates
'Their knowledge of insolvency has assisted in allowing our team to progress cases swiftly, and always with a positive outcome (or sensible resolution).'
'Richard Hugill and Paul Burkinshaw both continue to provide a pragmatic approach to a number of scenarios provided over the many years we have worked together.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Commercial Litigation
'Simon Black - I found him to be an exceptional lawyer who was thoroughly on top of his file and prepared to go the extra mile for his clients. He was also a hugely persuasive force at mediation and precisely the kind of lawyer you would want in your corner.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Contentious Probate
'Always available to talk and always supportive. Professional, knowledgeable and supportive, as well as kind and welcoming. Richard Wood always went the extra mile and was exceptional to work with.'
'I cannot recommend Harrowells highly enough. Their team, led by Richard Wood, who was my solicitor, were informative, speedy and exceptionally capable. I didn’t ever have to chase for a response, and updates were frequent and clear.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury
‘The support provided by the Harrowells family team, headed up by the extraordinary Amy Foweather, has been absolutely exceptional. Always highly engaged, friendly, attentive to all details, responsive and with a good understanding of client's needs.'
‘Amy Foweather is an exceptional lawyer. She is highly organised, extremely efficient, knowledgeable and caring, offering well researched and pragmatic advice. Amy has been an absolute pleasure to work with.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Family Law
'When dealing with Harrowells as a customer, you very soon become aware of their exceptional professional skills. You are carefully guided through the various processes involved in your case. Whatever you ask is answered and fully explained in great, but understandable, detail.'
Feedback published in the Legal 500 (2025 edition), Trust & Probate

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