Private Client - Legal Assistant

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Assistant in Wiltshire to support their Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team. This full-time permanent role involves handling various administrative tasks, thereby aiding lawyers in their caseload management, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible leave policy

Pension

Life assurance

Medical health cash plan

Discount portal with Virtual GP

Wellbeing tools & advice

Qualifications

• Preferably 2+ years of administration support in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in managing caseloads.
• Prepare draft correspondence from lawyers.
• Update client files in document management system.
• Manage diary and inbox.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proven team player

Job description

Legal Assistant, Private Client - Wiltshire

Salary: c£26,000

Experience: Preferably 2+ years of administration support in a legal environment

Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Benefits: Flexible leave policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan, discount portal with Virtual GP, wellbeing tools & advice

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to join the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning team as a Legal Support Assistant. You will assist lawyers in managing caseloads and provide general administration support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting up new files accurately based on lawyer instructions, including obtaining ID from clients and assisting with anti-money laundering and KYC procedures
2. Preparing draft correspondence from lawyers
3. Updating client files in the document management system
4. Diary and inbox management
5. Team administration support

Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven team player with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues

To apply, please contact Theresa Lucas at 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job Ref: 9879.

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