Private Client Legal Assistant – Wills & Estates

Barwells Legal Limited; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Career development

Job summary

Barwells Legal Limited is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support private client matters, including Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection, with high-quality admin and legal support to fee earners.

You will manage diaries, act as a first point of contact for clients and executors, and liaise with HMRC, banks and the Land Registry, ensuring deadlines are met and files are accurately maintained.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience as a Legal Assistant within a Private Client team.
• Confident liaising with clients and third parties with discretion.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive diary management for fee earners, including arranging meetings and calls.
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, executors and beneficiaries.
• Liaising with third parties including HMRC, banks and the Land Registry.
• Drafting standard correspondence, letters of authority and closure forms.
• Opening and closing electronic files in line with firm procedures.
• Collating and maintaining client and estate information.
• Logging and tracking documentation including wills and Probate Grants.
• Conducting bankruptcy searches and due diligence support.
• Supporting fee earners with meeting prep and business development.

Skills

Diary management

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

IT proficiency

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Barwells Legal Limited is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support private client matters, including Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection, with high-quality admin and legal support to fee earners.

You will manage diaries, act as a first point of contact for clients and executors, and liaise with HMRC, banks and the Land Registry, ensuring deadlines are met and files are accurately maintained.