What you will be doing
As a Paralegal within the team, you will support a broad range of wills, trusts and estate planning matters, including:
- Drafting straightforward Wills, Codicils and related documents
- Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare)
- Drafting letters of advice and supporting documentation
- Assisting fee earners with inheritance tax and succession planning matters
- Gathering client information and preparing initial file summaries
- Conducting legal research where required
- Preparing correspondence, legal documents and court forms
- Managing diaries, appointments and workflow deadlines
- Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), GDPR and regulatory requirements
- Opening new files and completing client onboarding procedures
- Recording time accurately and assisting with billing matters where required
What sets this role apart
Partner-led, always
You will work directly with partners from the outset, gaining exposure and insight that many solicitors take years to access.
Quality of work
Our work is complex, high-value and often bespoke, delivered to the standard clients would expect from much larger firms.
A more balanced way of working
We believe high-quality work should be delivered sustainably. Our approach to billing and your workload supports long-term career growth without compromising your wellbeing.
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and enthusiastic about developing a career in private client law.
You will:
- Have previous experience within a legal environment, ideally within private client law
- Have an understanding of wills, probate, trusts and estate administration
- Have experience drafting legal correspondence and documentation
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and file management skills
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Be confident using Microsoft Office applications
- Have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to client service
The team
Recognised in both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, our Wills, Trusts & Tax team specialises in protecting the assets and wealth of high-net-worth individuals through inheritance and capital gains tax planning, the creation and management of trusts and by the preparation of tax efficient wills.
You’ll be part of a high-performing team that works collaboratively and takes pride in delivering clear, thoughtful advice on complex personal matters.
About Aaron & Partners
We are not an ordinary law firm.
We are proudly independent and known for our partner-led approach. Our ability to handle complex and bespoke matters, and the strength of our long-term client relationships sets us apart.
Our work requires more than just technical expertise, it demands commercial understanding, clarity of thinking, and a commitment to delivering the right outcome for our clients.
We encourage our solicitors to take ownership of their development, build meaningful client relationships, and broaden their expertise across a range of high-quality work.
Working pattern & benefits
This is a full-time role, based in Chester, with flexibility built into how we work.
We offer:
- A minimum of 5 weeks’ annual leave
- A paid day off to give back to the community (Volunteer Day)
- Enhanced pension
- Healthcare scheme
- Death in service (4x salary)
- Supported parking scheme
- A flexible and supportive working environment
- A culture focused on long-term career development
Our culture
We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment, where individuals are trusted, developed, and encouraged to succeed.
Our approach, internally known as “The A&P Way” is built on collaboration, expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional work.
Equality & inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and without discrimination.
