Private Client Legal Assistant — Wills & Probate

Sills & Betteridge LLP; Howden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x annual salary

25% discount on legal services

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Howden is seeking a highly organised Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join the Wills, Trusts & Probate team. You'll support experienced lawyers and clients, helping matters progress smoothly and ensuring high standards of client care.

Previous legal secretarial or administrative experience is helpful, but we will provide full training. The role offers development and progression within private client law and may consider a four-day week for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant is advantageous but not essential.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop a career in Wills, Trusts & Probate.
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact for clients and third parties.
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and communications.
• Managing client files and matter administration.
• Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Opening new client matters and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting fee earners with progression of matters.

Skills

Audio typing

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client care

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management

Job description

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Howden is seeking a highly organised Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join the Wills, Trusts & Probate team. You'll support experienced lawyers and clients, helping matters progress smoothly and ensuring high standards of client care.

Previous legal secretarial or administrative experience is helpful, but we will provide full training. The role offers development and progression within private client law and may consider a four-day week for the right candidate.