Private Client Legal Assistant — Wills & Probate

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Wills, Trust and Probate team in the Emworth office. You will provide competent secretarial and administrative support for the busy department, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key tasks include opening new files, coordinating post with client files, and liaising with fee earners on required actions. Strong organisation, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant in Private Client / Wills and Probate.
• Very organised with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to prioritise changing to do lists.
• Detail orientated and accurate.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Articulate and a good communicator.
• Proficient in using a computerized case management and accounting system.
• Able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Open new files.
• Tie up incoming post with client files, liaise with fee earner as to required tasks, deal with queries, agree action etc.
• Undertake general secretarial duties including dictation, diary management and file administration.
• Chase outstanding documentation, liaising with external agencies such as HMRC and the Office of the Public Guardian.
• File closure administration.

Skills

Legal industry experience

Organised

Time management

Detail oriented

Trustworthy

Self-motivated

Good communicator

Team player

Case management software

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Confidential seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Wills, Trust and Probate team in the Emworth office. You will provide competent secretarial and administrative support for the busy department, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Key tasks include opening new files, coordinating post with client files, and liaising with fee earners on required actions. Strong organisation, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.