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:
* Assist with the preparation and completion of Wills, LPAs, and estate management.
* Maintain accurate records, including chargeable hours and file notes.
* Drafting different Will structures and different types of LPAs and supporting solicitors in meetings and with the client relationship generally
* Manage a central record of Executors and Attorneys, ensuring regular updates.
* Provide empathetic assistance to clients, particularly in sensitive situations such as probate and mental capacity issues.
* Proactively handle estate administration, liaising with financial institutions and ensuring timely follow-ups.
* Ability to be pro-active in the administration of an estate or management of client’s affairs under a power of attorney or deputyship
* Ability to understand the Probate process and completing Inheritance Tax forms for review by a fee earner.
* Ability to understand the Court of Protection process especially when applying for deputy or completing annual reports
* Draft letters and assist with document reviews for fee earners.
Skills and Attributes:
* Secretarial/Legal Assistant experience within Private Client to include Court of Protection.
* Accurate typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise urgent matters.
* Empathy and patience when dealing with clients in difficult circumstances.
Perks & Benefits:
* Compressed Work Schedule: Full-time employees have the opportunity to compress their hours into 9 days and take the 10th day off.
* Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and opportunities to grow within the firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to thrive in a supportive, growth-focused environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, apply now and be part of a team that values both client care and personal development!