Location: York

Contract: Full-time

The Ideal Candidate:

Wanting to take your legal career to the next level? We’re seeking a proactive Wills & Probate Paralegal to deliver expert support on complex employment cases and day-to-day legal matters.

You will have responsibility for your own caseload from day one, supporting the administration of estates and private client matters. This will include drafting correspondence and letters of advice, preparing probate and estate administration documentation, assisting with the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and attending client meetings—contributing meaningfully at every stage of the process.

No two days are the same, as you will coordinate with clients, executors, financial institutions, HMCTS, and your supervising solicitor to ensure matters progress smoothly and deadlines are met. You will be responsible for liaising with beneficiaries and third parties, compiling estate schedules and asset information, and tracking key milestones throughout the administration process.

The role combines hands-on legal drafting with detailed administrative work, requiring strong organisation and attention to detail to keep matters progressing efficiently. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate records, managing documentation, and supporting clients through often sensitive and complex situations.

Essential skills:

• Legal drafting, document preparation,
• Accurate research using legitimate approved legal data bases
• Excellent written/verbal communication
• Organised, detail-focused, diligent, excellent time management
• Proactive, independent, and tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, legal databases)
• Law degree (2:1 or higher) is essential and an LPC/SQE an advantage

Apply now to unlock your potential in a forward-thinking legal team committed to professional growth and quality service.

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
• 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 recruitment@warekay.co.uk