Private Client Legal Assistant

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant for a reputable firm in Hertfordshire and London. You will support a Private Client team with wills, powers of attorney, and estate/trust administration, while handling file management and client money transfers.

Experience in a Private Client department or relevant legal qualifications is required, along with secretarial experience in a law firm. Strong typing and the ability to multitask under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications.
• Secretarial experience in a Law Firm.
• Fast and accurate typing with the ability to multitask, prioritise and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Team Leader's guidance to take client instructions and progress matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust administration.
• Ensure all work is prepared accurately and in line with firm standards and TL instructions.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including file management, time recording, accounting and billing.
• Maintain appropriate work-in-progress, manage disbursements, and ensure client money is accurately accounted for and transferred when required.
• Open and close client files, including completing online AML checks.
• Manage Lawyers' diaries and arrange appointments.
• Provide typing and administrative support to fee earners.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Calm under pressure

Education

Legal qualifications

Job description

Our Legal 500 and Chambers ranked t client is looking for a skilled Private Client Legal Assistant to join their reputable Private Client team.

The Firm:

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

Requirements of the Private Client Legal Assistant:

• Have experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications
• Secretarial experience in a Law Firm
• Fast and accurate typing, and the ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay calm under pressure

Private Client Legal Assistant - What will be expected of you - a brief overview:

• Follow the Team Leader's guidance to take client instructions and progress matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust administration.
• Ensure all work is prepared accurately and in line with firm standards and TL instructions.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including file management, time recording, accounting and billing.
• Maintain appropriate work-in-progress, manage disbursements, and ensure client money is accurately accounted for and transferred when required.
• Open and close client files, including completing online AML checks.
• Manage Lawyers' diaries and arrange appointments.
• Provide typing and administrative support to fee earners.

Benefits for this Private Client Legal Assistant role:

• Salary up to £32,000pa
• Health cash plan
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell