Legal Assistant - Trust and Estate Disputes

Russell-Cooke; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Trust and Estate Disputes team in Central London. The role involves assisting with billing, managing enquiries, and liaising with various legal bodies. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and analytical skills, with a keen ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Agile working

Generous benefits

Responsibilities

• Assistance with billing processes and financial matters.
• Dealing with and processing new enquiries.
• Diary management and booking events.
• Processing expense claims.
• Assisting on risk management issues.
• Bundles for court and instructions to counsel.
• Correspondence with Probate Registry, HMRC, and Courts.
• Liaising with Counsel and experts for estimates.
• General letter drafting and caveat management.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independence and creativity

Ability to prioritise work

Teamwork

Job description

Legal Assistant - Trust and Estate Disputes

Full time, 9.30a.m. – 5.30p.m.

Trust and Estate Disputes – Central London

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor to join our well regarded (Legal 500 and Chambers HNW ranked) team in our Bedford Row office near Holborn in Central London.

We advise a range of clients including beneficiaries, executors, trustees, charities, deputies and attorneys.

Main tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assistance with billing processes and other financial matters.
• Dealing with and processing new enquiries.
• Diary management and booking courses, events.
• Processing expense claims.
• Assisting on risk management issues such as file opening and closing, conflict checking, anti-money laundering checks, client care and retainers.
• Bundles for court, instructions to counsel.
• Correspondence / liaison with Probate Registry, HMRC, Courts, Companies House etc as required.
• Liaising with Counsel, experts re estimates, fees etc.
• General letter / ITC drafting and caveat management (applications and renewals)

There are also plenty of opportunities to contribute to the success of this growing team.

Technical skills and expertise

Ideally you will:

• Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Have strong analytical skills backed up by sound academics.
• Be used to working – and thinking – independently and creatively.
• Be able to manage your own caseload and prioritise work effectively.
• Enjoy working as part of a team with colleagues and clients alike.

About Us

We are a top 100 legal firm with around 200 highly regarded specialist lawyers across 18 departments and three offices. Our breadth of expertise means we work for a mix of commercial, not-for-profit and private clients. Our commitment to public funding is in particular unusual for a top 100 firm.

We give our people the chance to contribute from the outset within an open and inclusive culture. We offer an excellent opportunity to join a stimulating work environment, working alongside friendly and supportive colleagues.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive salaries, agile working and generous benefits. We maintain a busy programme of events for our thriving office communities. Our activities are as diverse as our work and our people.

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage.