Job Description
Legal Assistant
Private Client Team
Are you looking for a rewarding role that combines administrative expertise with client-focused service?
Our client is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join a dynamic team, supporting the Private Client Department in delivering exceptional legal services. This role offers the chance to excel in a client-facing position while gaining invaluable experience in the preparation and completion of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, and Estate & Trust Administration. You’ll work closely with fee earners, ensuring the highest level of care and efficiency in handling client matters.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the preparation and completion of Wills, LPAs, and estate management.
2. Maintain accurate records, including chargeable hours and file notes.
3. Drafting different Will structures and different types of LPAs and supporting solicitors in meetings and with the client relationship generally
4. Manage a central record of Executors and Attorneys, ensuring regular updates.
5. Provide empathetic assistance to clients, particularly in sensitive situations such as probate and mental capacity issues.
6. Proactively handle estate administration, liaising with financial institutions and ensuring time...