Nicole Reid
Chartered Legal Executive
Private Client
- Chelmsford
Biography
I am a Chartered Legal Executive within the Private Client department, I work closely with the solicitors in my team to provide support and assistance in relation to a range of areas such as the preparation of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications, and the Administration of Estates.
Delivering what you really need
As a team, we pride ourselves on being able to consistently deliver an efficient and professional service to our clients. I feel very fortunate to be learning the practical application of Private Client law from the colleagues I work with and using my skills and experience to develop my own technique to assist our clients with their needs. From navigating clients through their options when preparing Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, to helping grieving families through the process of Estate Administration.
Expertise
Awards and accreditations
Further information
I joined Tees in 2013 as a Business Support Apprentice and consecutively earned Level 2 and Level 3 NVQs in Business Administration. I continued to support the Private Client team across three offices for six years as a Team Assistant, then finalised my Level 3 qualification with the Chartered Institute for Legal Executives and became a Paralegal within the team in Chelmsford in 2019. I qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in October 2026.
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