Legal Assistant – Wills and Probate
Leicester
£20,000 – £23,000
FULLTIME IN OFFICE
BCR/TH/10751
Bell Cornwall Recruitment are looking for a passionate and hardworking Legal Assistant to join a busy Private Client team at a National Law Firm, based in their Leicester office.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to build a career within a progressive and established Law Firm, with the opportunity to prove your ability to work independently, handle clients and further develop your skills.
Key duties and responsibilities:
1. Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and other involved parties
2. Submitting/registering forms and legal documents Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRC
3. Monitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diaries and maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners
4. Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA regulations
The ideal Legal Assistant would:
5. Have a keen interest in Wills and Probate / Private Client Law
6. Be experienced in Administration, a fast learner and IT proficient
7. Have experience working as a Legal Assistant (ideal not essential)
8. Be an excellent communicator, fantastic at building relationships and able to juggle multiple responsibilities
If you feel this Legal Assistant opportunity could be the right fit, please apply to find out more!