Private Client Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant. The role involves assisting Solicitors and Clients, managing legal documents, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Legal Assistant, advanced computer and organisational skills, and attention to detail. This position offers 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary is essential.
• Advanced computer skills required.
• Experience of using case management software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle queries from Clients and Solicitors.
• Open and close files, draft basic correspondence.
• Deal with the Probate Registry and manage legal documents.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Advanced computer skills

Case management software

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant – Sutton Coldfield

A well-established private client team in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Private Client Legal Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing essential assistance to Solicitors and Clients while ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day legal processes.

The role

As a Private Client Legal Assistant within this team you will handle queries from Clients, Solicitors and other parties along with opening and closing files, drafting basic correspondence, forms and legal documents under supervision. The role will also include dealing with the Probate Registry and managing the safe custody and release of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates and other legal documents.

About you

To be considered for this Private Client Legal Assistant role you will have previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary, advanced computer skills, experience of using case management software and exceptional organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.

Why join the team

This is a great opportunity for a Private Client Legal Assistant to join a reputable team, gaining exposure to private client work alongside a reputable Solicitor. The firm also offers 26 days holiday plus bank holiday, pension scheme and holiday bonus along with comprehensive training and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications.

Apply

To hear more about this Private Client Legal Assistant role please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online.