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Legal Assistant Probate Department

F Barnes Solicitors

Romford

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

A leading law firm in Romford is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary Assistant for its Probate Department. The role involves preparing legal documents, client communication, and providing essential administrative support. Ideal candidates will have experience in Wills and Probate, a strong organizational attitude, and client-facing skills, contributing positively to a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

At least two years' experience in assisting legal advisors.
Experience in probate, wills, and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Typing speed of 60 WPM.

Responsibilities

Preparing legal documents and conducting research.
Managing communication with clients.
Maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Client Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal Secretary Certification

Tools

LEAP case management system

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Company Description

F Barnes Solicitors is renowned for providing a personal and efficient service of the highest quality to clients. Our experienced team of specialist legal advisors offers excellent legal advice and representation to both individuals and businesses. We are distinguished by our friendly manner, reasonable fees, and commitment to exceeding client expectations. Established in 2015, we cover a wide range of legal areas including Family, Property, Probate, Elderly Care, Company Law, Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Employment Law. At F Barnes, we ensure continuity and personal interaction by assigning one representative to handle each case.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Secretary Assistant in the Probate Department, located in Romford. The Legal Secretary Assistant will be responsible for preparing legal documents, conducting research, reviewing documents, and providing administrative support. Additional duties include managing communication with clients and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate must be experienced specifically, in the area of Wills, Probate and LPA’s and be someone who can demonstrate that they have had at least two years’ exposure in assisting a legal advisor with their private client caseload.

The candidate would need to be self-motivated, highly organised and have good communication skills with clients as the role would be client facing.

Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm's core values. The practice has been established for nearly 70 years but progressive.

The Candidate

Must have at least one years’ experience in assisting within Private Client, Wills & Probate.
The required experience in drafting and preparing legal documentation: Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, general correspondence;
Knowledge of preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400
Able to prepare LPA forms and Wills on the notes of the solicitor
Ability to prepare Probate forms online
Experience of LEAP case management system preferred
Good overall technical knowledge of private client work with the ability to work unsupervised
Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships;
Excellent administration and organisational skills;
Friendly and approachable
Typing speed of 60 WPM
Excellent team player;
Candidates would need to be able to easily commute to all three offices for holiday and departmental team cover.

The Role

Position is primarily based at Romford working in the Private Client department assisting the legal advisors in this department. Some support maybe required for legal advisors in other offices due to holidays.
Working as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team
Excellent opportunities to progress
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Salary & Benefits package is at competitive rates for the area and negotiable according to experience

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Law Practice

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