Legal Assistant

Law Staff; St Albans; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to support a reputable Private Client team. You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to at least two Fee Earners, handling Wills, Powers of Attorney, and estate administration, while delivering excellent client service.

The role offers salary up to £32,000pa, a health cash plan, generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options, pension provisions, death in service cover, and a firmwide bonus scheme, within a Top 500

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications.
• Secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fast and accurate typing with multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Take client instructions and progress matters including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust administration.
• Prepare work accurately in line with firm standards and TL instructions.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including file management, time recording, accounting and billing.
• Maintain work-in-progress, manage disbursements, and ensure client money is accurately accounted for.

Skills

Private Client experience

Secretarial experience

Strong communication

Typing & multitasking

Education

Legal qualifications

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled Private Client Legal Assistant to join their reputable Private Client team. Our distinguished Client offer a salary of up to £32,000pa, generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell, a health cash plan, death in service cover plus lots more. You’ll provide essential secretarial and administrative support to at least two Fee Earners, all while ensuring exceptional service for clients.

Requirements of the Private Client Legal Assistant:

• Have experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications
• Secretarial experience in a Law Firm
• Strong communication skills
• Fast and accurate typing, and the ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay calm under pressure

Private Client Legal Assistant - What will be expected of you - a brief overview:

• Follow the Team Leader’s guidance to take client instructions and progress matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust administration.
• Ensure all work is prepared accurately and in line with firm standards and TL instructions.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including file management, time recording, accounting and billing.
• Maintain appropriate work-in-progress, manage disbursements, and ensure client money is accurately accounted for and transferred when required.
• Open and close client files, including completing online AML checks.
• Manage Lawyers’ diaries and arrange appointments.
• Provide typing and administrative support to fee earners.

Benefits for this Private Client Legal Assistant role:

• Salary up to £32,000pa
• Health cash plan
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell
• Pension options
• Death in service cover
• Firmwide bonus scheme
• Employee assistance programme

The Firm:

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.