Private Client Legal Assistant (Wills & Trusts)

HCR Law; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

27 days annual leave

Happy People / Perks at Work

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

HCR in Northampton is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join our busy Private Client team. You will back solicitors handling wills, probate, trusts and powers of attorney with precise admin and a client‑facing approach.

Based in our Northampton office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in‑depth business support to Partners and fee earners, helping draft documents, manage diaries and liaise with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and personable telephone etiquette with client-facing experience.
• Proactive nature with excellent attention to detail in all tasks.
• Strong administration experience with PA duties.
• Experience in a legal, medical or professional services environment; Private Client sector desirable.
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
• Preparing correspondence and documents via audio typing and word processing.
• Drafting and formatting letters, documents and forms.
• Being the first point of contact for clients.
• Liaising with third parties such as banks, Probate Registry and HMRC.
• Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating team needs.
• Assisting with preparation of all financial transactions as required.

Skills

Client facing

Attention to detail

PA duties

Legal/Professional services

MS Office Excel

Job description

HCR in Northampton is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join our busy Private Client team. You will back solicitors handling wills, probate, trusts and powers of attorney with precise admin and a client‑facing approach.

Based in our Northampton office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in‑depth business support to Partners and fee earners, helping draft documents, manage diaries and liaise with clients and third parties.