Private Client Legal Assistant – Hybrid Wills & Probate

Law Staff; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Generous holiday scheme

Birthday day off

Bonus scheme

Career development programme

Job summary

Law Staff is supporting a highly regarded private client practice seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant with at least 1 year’s experience in private client law. The role sits in the Wills and Probate team and offers hybrid working after probation, with a salary up to £35,000 per year.

You'll assist with preparing wills and probate documents, manage case files, and liaise with clients, solicitors, beneficiaries and third parties to ensure smooth case progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Private Client Law.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents relating to wills and probate matters.
• Maintaining and updating case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up to date, and all correspondence is properly recorded and saved.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, beneficiaries, and other third parties to support the smooth progression of cases.
• Undertaking general administrative duties, including handling post, scanning documents, binding wills, and maintaining organised records.

Skills

Experience in Private Client Law

Client communication

Administrative skills

Job description

Law Staff is supporting a highly regarded private client practice seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant with at least 1 year’s experience in private client law. The role sits in the Wills and Probate team and offers hybrid working after probation, with a salary up to £35,000 per year.

You'll assist with preparing wills and probate documents, manage case files, and liaise with clients, solicitors, beneficiaries and third parties to ensure smooth case progression.