Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates Support

AJ Chambers ®; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers in St Albans is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy Private Client team. You will support the Team Leader and handle a varied caseload with Wills, LPAs, Estates and Trusts, while delivering a high level of client service.

Key duties include taking client instructions, drafting wills and legal documents, filing, AML checks, diary management and coordinating appointments with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client work within a law firm.
• Strong administrative or legal secretarial skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Great organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Taking client instructions and progressing matters under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Drafting Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, legal statements and other legal documents.
• Assisting with the administration of Estates and Trusts.
• Maintaining accurate client files and progressing matters efficiently.
• Completing probate administration and updating probate systems.
• Opening and closing files and AML checks.
• Providing professional communication with clients and taking messages.
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments.
• Preparing correspondence and documents.
• Liaising with clients, lawyers, accounts and other departments.
• Assisting with billing and time recording.
• Keeping client records up to date.

Skills

Private Client experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Client liaison

Education

Relevant legal qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

AJ Chambers in St Albans is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy Private Client team. You will support the Team Leader and handle a varied caseload with Wills, LPAs, Estates and Trusts, while delivering a high level of client service.

Key duties include taking client instructions, drafting wills and legal documents, filing, AML checks, diary management and coordinating appointments with clients and colleagues.