Private Client Legal Assistant – Career Growth

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Eye tests

Training & development

Job summary

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Legal Assistant for a Private Client team in Warrington. This full-time, office-based role supports fee earners across Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration, handling client inquiries and file management.

You will work with experienced solicitors, maintain records, prepare documents, and assist with billing and compliance. The position offers training, development and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in legal administration, legal secretarial or assistant roles.
• Strong IT skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using legal case management systems is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for clients, solicitors and other parties, responding professionally.
• Provide clients with updates and assist with progression of matters.
• Set up and close files per internal procedures and AML standards.
• Prepare straightforward correspondence, forms and legal documents under supervision.
• Assist with submission and registration of documents with Probate Registry, HMRC and Certainty.
• Maintain secure storage and organisation of wills, LPAs, probate docs, and records.
• Support fee earners with diary management and appointments.
• Monitor deadlines and outstanding actions to ensure progress.
• Carry out searches and assist with registration of wills.
• Prepare bills, payments and receipts and liaise with the finance team.
• Assist with Estate Accounts preparation using Excel.
• Provide telephone support and handle overflow inquiries.
• Provide reception and general office support as needed.
• Assist with post, banking and day-to-day admin.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support the team.

Skills

Legal admin

MS Word

Excel

Case management

Client communication

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Legal Assistant for a Private Client team in Warrington. This full-time, office-based role supports fee earners across Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration, handling client inquiries and file management.

You will work with experienced solicitors, maintain records, prepare documents, and assist with billing and compliance. The position offers training, development and a supportive environment.