Contentious Private Client Paralegal - London

  • Brandon James
  • City, London
  • Feb 09, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Contentious Private Client Paralegal

We are working with a well-known City Law Firm, based in London as they look to hire an experienced Contentious Private Client Paralegal.

The Firm

The team advise on all aspects of trust and estate litigation, including claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, will validity disputes, removal of trustee disputes and estate and trustee administration. They act for beneficiaries, executors and trustees, charities and other trust companies.

The Role

As a Contentious Private Client Paralegal you will get the opportunity to support the Partners and Associates in this practice area on a wide range of tasks.

The role will include:

  • Support fee-earners in the team with running their case load
  • Attending client meetings
  • Carrying out legal research
  • Preparing witness statements
  • Liaising with the court and filing claims and applications
  • Managing fee quotes and monitoring time accrued on files
  • Updating diaries as required

The Contentious Private Client Paralegal

You will be naturally proactive and conscientious, with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in developing their career.

The Contentious Private Client Paralegal must have:

  • Degree or CILEX qualification
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Confident in client facing scenarios
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisation skills
  • IT Literate

In return ?

  • Competitive Market Salary from 30,000 - 40,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)
  • Health Care
  • Parking
  • Hybrid Working Pattern
  • Excellent training, supervision and support
  • Excellent Pension contribution

If you are a Contentious Private Client Paralegal and are considering your career options, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed)

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