Private Client Legal Assistant: Wills & Estates Support

Law Staff Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Law Staff Ltd is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team. The role offers a salary up to £32,000 per annum, with generous holiday allowance, a health cash plan, and death in service cover.

You will provide essential secretarial support to at least two Fee Earners while delivering exceptional service to clients. Key duties include following Team Leader guidance to take client instructions, progressing matters such as Wills and Estate administration, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications.
• Secretarial experience in a Law Firm.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fast and accurate typing; ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take client instructions and progress matters under Team Leader guidance, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate and Trust administration.
• Ensure work is prepared accurately and in line with firm standards and TL instructions.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including file management, time recording, accounting and billing.
• Maintain work-in-progress, manage disbursements, and ensure client money is accurately accounted for and transferred when required.
• Open and close client files, including completing online AML checks.
• Manage Lawyers' diaries and arrange appointments.
• Provide typing and administrative support to fee earners.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Strong communication

Multitasking/time management

Typing accuracy

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Job description

Law Staff Ltd is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team. The role offers a salary up to £32,000 per annum, with generous holiday allowance, a health cash plan, and death in service cover.

You will provide essential secretarial support to at least two Fee Earners while delivering exceptional service to clients. Key duties include following Team Leader guidance to take client instructions, progressing matters such as Wills and Estate administration, and ensuring