Office Assistant - Probate Office

RecruitAbility Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitAbility Ltd is offering a full-time position as a Probate Assistant in Watford, ideal for those looking to start a career in this field. The role involves supporting clients with administrative tasks and requires empathy, detail orientation, and office experience. With mentorship provided for professional growth, this position offers a starting salary between GBP 25,000 and GBP 27,000 with opportunities for genuine progression.

Benefits

Company pension

On site parking

Flexi use of lunch hour

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Genuine career progression and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in English & Maths at grade C/4 or above required.
• Experience in an office setting is crucial.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by providing administrative assistance in probate.
• Participate in mentorship programs to develop skills for the industry.
• Contribute to tasks that require attention to detail and empathy.

Skills

Empathy

Detail oriented

Office experience

Communication

Team player

Proactive

Education

English & Maths GCSE at grade C/4 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension
• On site parking
• Flexi use of lunch hour

Probate Assistant
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Watford
Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP27,000 per annum Depending on experience

About us:

Established in 1999 our Hertfordshire based firm offers a unique blend of bespoke legal and financial solutions to families at a very difficult time. Probate requires a delicate blend of expertise and human empathy during the hardest of times. Family grief is personal and we are looking for professional, organised, friendly candidates who are looking to start a career in something.

We offer genuine opportunity and progression for our staff.
We are an organisation with heart, we care for our clients and our people alike. We are looking someone new to the industry ready to take the next step in their career. Mentorship is offered so that you can progress and take your career to the next level.

The role:

Have you considered a career in probate? This is a chance to kick-start your career. Perhaps you have office experience but no specialism. You are looking for a company you can now settle in for the longer haul.

What We re Looking For:

• Office experience. (Please do not apply if this is not you).
• Empathetic and articulate.
• Proactive - ready to throw yourself in and learn.
• Reliable and detail oriented.
• Naturally empathic and friendly.
• A team player.

Training and development:

We look after our people

• Mentorship to help you grow towards a career in probate. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues who have worked in the industry for many years.

Qualifications required:

• English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and learning new software.
• Office experience.

What We Offer:

• Annual salary of GBP25,000 - GBP27,000 DOE
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (1 extra day holiday per year of service).
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid lunch hour
• Genuine career progression and mentorship opportunities
• A chance to make a meaningful contribution to people's lives and deaths

What are the next steps?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the apply button, where a member of our Talent Team will review your application. Please do not apply for this role if you do not have some office experience.