Legal Assistant – Private Client (Office-Based) with Training

ACS Staffing Solutions; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Support towards professional qualificAt

Firm-funded eye tests

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Private Client team in Warrington. The role involves providing administrative and legal support across wills, LPAs, probate, and estate administration, while working closely with experienced fee earners to ensure high-quality client service.

The successful candidate will have prior legal administration or secretary experience, strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), and familiarity with case management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal assistant/secretary/admin role.
• Strong IT skills with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration.
• Act as point of contact for clients, solicitors and others; respond professionally.
• Prepare correspondence, forms and legal documents under supervision.
• Assist with filing, registration and AML compliance.
• Support fee earners with diary management and appointments.
• Assist with estate accounts using Excel and basic billing tasks.

Skills

Legal administration

Client communication

Organisation

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal case management software

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Private Client team in Warrington. The role involves providing administrative and legal support across wills, LPAs, probate, and estate administration, while working closely with experienced fee earners to ensure high-quality client service.

The successful candidate will have prior legal administration or secretary experience, strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), and familiarity with case management systems.