Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills and Probate

QED Legal; Long Clawson; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Legal Assistant for its Probate, Wills, and Trusts department. This role involves supporting a busy team, handling sensitive matters, and ensuring exceptional client service. Ideal candidates are highly organised with excellent communication skills and private client experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working options and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme

Flexible working options

Life Assurance

Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Private client experience is preferred.
• Highly organised with strong multitasking skills.
• Proactive and reliable in working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with private client matters like wills and probate applications.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing client communications efficiently.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Multitasking

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant – Probate, Wills & Trusts
Location: Leicester
£23,500 to £28,000

The Firm
My client is a well-established and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas. They foster a culture built on trust, wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development. What if your next job could offer more than just a salary? What if it brought you meaningful support, growth, and professional fulfilment?

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Probate, Wills and Trusts department as a Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team working on sensitive and important matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with a variety of private client matters, including wills, probate applications, and powers of attorney
  
  
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
  
  
• Managing client communications efficiently and professionally
  
  
• Helping with the administration of estates and trusts
  
  
• Maintaining accurate records, files, and calendar management
  
  
• Supporting the team to deliver exceptional service to clients
  
  

You
Private client experience is preferred. You will be:

• Highly organised, with strong administrative and multitasking skills
  
  
• An excellent communicator with a professional approach
  
  
• Proactive and reliable, capable of working both independently and within a team
  
  
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with legal case management systems
  
  
• Dedicated to delivering excellent client service
  
  

Benefits
In return, my client offers a competitive package including:

• Salary at or above market rate, reviewed annually
  
  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days, and loyalty-based increases
  
  
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
  
  
• Day off for your birthday
  
  
• Flexible and hybrid working options
  
  
• Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes
  
  
• Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies
  
  
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  
  
• Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme with GP access
  
  
• Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services
  
  

Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today for a confidential conversation. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive private client team.