Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates

Law Staff Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary – Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team in St Albans, UK. This role includes providing essential secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, drafting legal documents, and managing client files. Key qualifications include experience in a Private Client Department and exceptional communication skills. The firm offers a generous holiday allowance, health cash plan, and death in service cover.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications are required.
• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Team Leader’s guidance to take client instructions and advance cases.
• Prepare all work sent to clients according to the firm's standards.
• Manage an assigned caseload and keep files organized.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fast and accurate typing

Ability to multitask

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications

Secretarial experience in a law firm

Job description

A reputable law firm is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary – Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team in St Albans, UK. This role includes providing essential secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, drafting legal documents, and managing client files. Key qualifications include experience in a Private Client Department and exceptional communication skills. The firm offers a generous holiday allowance, health cash plan, and death in service cover.