Private Client Legal Assistant: Wills & LPAs | Hybrid

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd in London is recruiting a Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary for its Private Client team. The role is office-based with hybrid flexibility and salary dependent on experience.

You should have Private Client exposure, including Wills, LPAs, Probate or Estate Administration, and be proficient with LEAP. Key tasks include file management, AML checks, diary control and liaising with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Around five years’ relevant legal administrative experience within Private Client.
• Sound understanding of Wills, LPAs and Probate.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience with LEAP or similar legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing client files, correspondence and legal documentation.
• Preparing client care letters and completing AML checks.
• Diary management, appointments and maintaining accurate records on LEAP.
• Supporting Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Probate matters.
• Assisting with estate administration, probate applications and estate accounts.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, banks, HMRC, HMCTS and other third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Diary management

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd in London is recruiting a Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary for its Private Client team. The role is office-based with hybrid flexibility and salary dependent on experience.

You should have Private Client exposure, including Wills, LPAs, Probate or Estate Administration, and be proficient with LEAP. Key tasks include file management, AML checks, diary control and liaising with clients and third parties.