Legal Assistant - Private Client

Eclectic Recruitment Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant for their Wills and Estate Administration team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per year, focusing on client interactions and legal administration in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will excel in detail-oriented tasks, manage case files, and demonstrate strong communication abilities while collaborating with solicitors.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role within wills, probate, or trust administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support across probate and estate administration cases.
• Liaising with clients, executors, and beneficiaries with empathy and professionalism.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents, forms, and correspondence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client care

Team player

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Legal Assistant – Wills and Estate Administration

Location: Bromley, South East London

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our award-winning Wills and Estate Administration team is growing, and we're looking for a confident and proactive Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join us. Ideally, you'll have experience supporting clients in probate and trust administration, and be ready to take on a varied and rewarding role within a supportive, expert team.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and enjoys the balance of legal administration and meaningful client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support across probate and estate administration cases
• Liaising with clients, executors, and beneficiaries with empathy and professionalism
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents, forms, and correspondence
• Managing case files and updating internal systems
• Supporting solicitors in progressing matters efficiently and accurately

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role within wills, probate, or trust administration
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client care skills
• A team player who’s able to manage their own workload effectively
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning, collaborative legal team
• Work in a well-connected Bromley location, close to public transport
• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development
• If this sounds like the right role for you please apply now. If you would like a confidential chat or more detail about the role. Please contact Owen [e-mail] or call at 01223 803055.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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