Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills & Probate Support

TV Edwards LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship

Ongoing professional development

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance

Birthday day off

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Length of service awards

Holiday entitlement 25–30 days

Job summary

TV Edwards LLP is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support the Private Client team in Whitechapel. You will assist fee earners with wills and probate transactions, maintain case files, and communicate with clients, solicitors and beneficiaries.

The role offers exposure to a mix of administrative and substantive Private Client work, with opportunities to develop within a long-established London firm. Based in Whitechapel with potential to attend the Clapham Junction office when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Private Client role
• Excellent written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with the firm’s client group and other professional contacts
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure
• Previous legal work experience ideally within wills, probate, trusts, or related areas
• Previous experience dealing with a case management system

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents related to wills and probate transactions.
• Help Maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up to date and all correspondence saved.
• Dealing with clients, solicitors, beneficiaries and other third parties.
• General administrative tasks, such as dealing with post, scanning, binding Wills etc.

Skills

Private Client experience

Communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation under pressure

Empathy

Case management system

Tools

Case management system

Job description

TV Edwards LLP is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support the Private Client team in Whitechapel. You will assist fee earners with wills and probate transactions, maintain case files, and communicate with clients, solicitors and beneficiaries.

The role offers exposure to a mix of administrative and substantive Private Client work, with opportunities to develop within a long-established London firm. Based in Whitechapel with potential to attend the Clapham Junction office when required.