Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant (AWDO-P14215) in Broadwater)

AWD online; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking a detail-focused Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant in Worthing. This full-time role involves managing legal documentation, preparing correspondence, and supporting a Private Client team dealing with wills and probate. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar legal role, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. This position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client legal role required.
• Working knowledge of wills and lasting powers of attorney necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documents for wills and probate.
• Maintaining accurate records and case management documentation.
• Managing client correspondence in a professional manner.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of probate processes

Tools

Legal case management systems (Arken)

Job description

Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant

An excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant to support a busy Private Client team, assisting with wills, probate, estate administration and LPAs within a professional legal services environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:

Private Client Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrative Assistant

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Broadwater, Worthing, West Sussex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant to join a well-established Private Client team. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail who enjoys supporting solicitors and clients alike. As a Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant, you will play a key role in managing legal documentation, preparing correspondence and supporting matters relating to wills, probate, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney. The Legal Administrator / Legal Support Assistant position offers the chance to work in a professional, client-focused environment, contributing to the smooth running of Private Client services while developing your experience within this specialist area of law.

DUTIES

• Document Preparation: Drafting and preparing legal documents relating to wills, probate, estate administration and LPAs
• Client Correspondence: Managing written and verbal communication with clients in a professional and confidential manner
• File Management: Maintaining accurate records, filing systems and case management documentation
• Administrative Support: Providing comprehensive administrative support to solicitors within the Private Client team
• System Use: Updating and managing information using case management systems, including Arken
• Diary Coordination: Assisting with scheduling, appointments and general office organisation

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a Private Client legal role
• A good working knowledge of probate processes, wills and lasting powers of attorney
• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14215