Private Client Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team in St Albans. The role focuses on supporting client service, matter progression and legal administration within a busy private client practice.

You will gain exposure to wills, LPAs, estates, trusts and probate, liaising with clients to take instructions and prepare documents while supporting fee earners with day-to-day administration. A law firm background and keen interest in Private Client will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused and confident dealing with people.
• Able to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the progression of Private Client matters
• Assisting with Wills, LPAs, Estates and Trusts
• Client liaison and taking instructions
• Preparing legal documents and maintaining files
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administration
• Assisting with probate and estate administration

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Client-focused

Workload management

Law firm experience

Private Client interest

Education

LLB or NALP

Job description

Legal Assistant – Private Client

This leading Hertfordshire firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its private Client team in St Albans.

In this role, you will be supporting the team across client service, matter progression and legal administration, with the opportunity to gain exposure to

The role

• Supporting the progression of Private Client matters
• Assisting with Wills, LPAs, Estates and Trusts
• Client liaison and taking instructions
• Preparing legal documents and maintaining files
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day administration
• Assisting with probate and estate administration

Who you are

• Previous experience within a Law firm
• An interest in developing a career within Private Client
• A relevant legal qualification, such as an LLB or NALP would be advantageous
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client -focused and confident dealing with people
• Able to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines.

(Please note that salary is just a guideline).