Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills and Probate

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Probate, Wills, and Trusts department. This role involves assisting with wills, probate applications, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and familiar with legal case management systems. The firm offers competitive benefits including flexible working options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes

Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Private client experience is preferred.
• Capable of working both independently and within a team.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with a variety of private client matters.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Helping with the administration of estates and trusts.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Proactive and reliable

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.