Wills & Estates Legal Assistant — Private Client Support

JS Legal Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

Medical benefits scheme

Staff Pension scheme

Friendly and social environment

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a highly regarded Colchester law firm. They seek an experienced Wills and Estates Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team on a full-time basis.

You will support a Senior Solicitor and Director, prepare documents such as Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney, manage calendars, handle correspondence, and ensure client satisfaction through proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Client/Wills & Estates preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and document management tools.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a Senior Solicitor and Director with a busy caseload.
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents related to private client matters.
• Manage solicitor calendars and schedule appointments and meetings.
• Handle correspondence and draft letters and emails as appropriate.
• Act as first point of contact for clients in person and on the phone.
• Arrange client meetings and prepare estate planning documents.

Skills

Private Client

Wills & Estates

Microsoft Office

Time management

Client communication

Tools

Case management system

Job description

JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a highly regarded Colchester law firm. They seek an experienced Wills and Estates Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team on a full-time basis.

You will support a Senior Solicitor and Director, prepare documents such as Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney, manage calendars, handle correspondence, and ensure client satisfaction through proactive problem solving.