Wills & Probate Assistant – Temp-to-Perm Path

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince Personnel are recruiting a Wills and Probate Assistant for a Telford-based role in Shropshire. The role is initially temporary with potential for permanent employment, reporting to the Wills and Probate Manager.

Circa £23,000–£25,000 depending on experience, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have some legal sector experience, a willingness to develop secretarial skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and strong client

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience, ideally in Wills and Probate or in a legal practice in another specialism.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Willingness to develop strong secretarial and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Methodical and tidy approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
• Good judgement and common sense when managing competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the department in the absence of the Wills and Probate Manager and handle client queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain and update Wills, LPAs and Probate precedents and databases.
• Handle telephone, email and other client enquiries.
• Take and pass on telephone, fax and email messages promptly.
• Provide clients with a friendly, efficient and professional service in person and over the phone.
• Assist the Wills and Probate Manager with general administrative duties including typing letters and documents, filing and copying.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, mail and relevant enclosures.
• Assist with administration of Private Client files from opening through to completion and archiving.
• Make appointments and manage the department diary daily.
• Assist with financial administration of client files and liaise with Accounts Clerk.
• Conduct research into relevant legal issues.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Meet with clients regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate.
• Carry out regular file reviews to ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Support and guide new or temporary staff.

Skills

Legal experience

Secretarial skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Legal graduates

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Prince Personnel are recruiting a Wills and Probate Assistant for a Telford-based role in Shropshire. The role is initially temporary with potential for permanent employment, reporting to the Wills and Probate Manager.

Circa £23,000–£25,000 depending on experience, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have some legal sector experience, a willingness to develop secretarial skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and strong client