Legal Assistant – Wills and Estate Administration

TSR-Legal; Orpington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm offers a full-time position as a Legal Assistant in their Estate Administration Department. The role involves managing client files, supporting fee earners on estate matters, and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. This opportunity promotes career development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally within Wills and Estate Administration.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Managing new client enquiries and organising initial meetings.
• Handling compliance tasks and assisting with the closure of completed matters.
• Supporting fee earners with the administration of a busy caseload.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Job description

Legal Assistant – Wills and Estate Administration
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Full Time, Permanent

TSR Legal are proud to offer a fantastic opportunity within a growing Estate Administration Department for a well-established and supportive law firm.

About You:

You will have prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally within Wills and Estate Administration. You’re proactive, professional, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

About the Role:

This position offers the chance to work within a dynamic and friendly Private Client team, supporting experienced fee earners on a broad range of estate and probate matters. You will play a key role in the smooth running of client files, ensuring exceptional client care and efficient matter progression.

Responsibilities:

• Managing new client enquiries and organising initial meetings
• Handling compliance tasks and assisting with the closure of completed matters
• Supporting fee earners with the administration of a busy caseload
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and third parties, updating them on matter progress
• Drafting legal documents and routine correspondence
• Maintaining and updating the case management system

About the Team:

The Estate Administration team specialises in advising on probate and trust administration, often working alongside other legal departments to provide a seamless service. The department operates with a partner-led approach, offering a supportive structure that promotes growth and knowledge-sharing across all levels of experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal career in a respected and forward-thinking team, where career development and team collaboration are actively encouraged.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive team, where your contribution is valued and your professional development actively encouraged. Please contact Rachel Phillips at TSR Legal or apply directly below:
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02920 388100