Legal Support Assistant - Wills, Probate and Estate Planning

She Recruits; Thatcham; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Thatcham is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join their Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment where you will assist lawyers with a varied caseload and key administrative tasks. Ideal for candidates with legal admin experience, this position provides opportunities for career growth within a friendly firm.

Benefits

Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy

Pension

Life Assurance

Medical Health Cash Plan

Discount Portal with Virtual GP & Wellbeing Tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a legal administrative role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and confidence in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new client files based on lawyers’ instructions.
• Preparing and formatting draft correspondence.
• Managing team diaries and providing general administrative support.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Legal Support Assistant

Wills, Probate & Estate Planning – Thatcham

Full-Time | Permanent

Our client, a well-established and reputable law firm, is seeking a professional and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join their Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team at their Thatcham office. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering the chance to work within a supportive legal environment, assisting lawyers with a varied caseload and delivering key administrative support.

Tasks

The Role

The successful candidate will play an integral part in supporting the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up new client files accurately based on lawyers’ instructions, including obtaining ID and assisting with anti-money laundering and compliance processes
• Preparing and formatting draft correspondence under the guidance of lawyers
• Updating and maintaining client files within the firm’s document management system
• Managing team diaries and inboxes, and providing general administrative support across the department

Requirements

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role within a legal environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities with the confidence to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients alike

Benefits

Salary: Competitive

Office: Thatcham

Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their legal support career in a respected and friendly firm.

To find out more or to apply, please contact us with your CV.