Legal Assistant - Private Client
17 hours ago
Frodsham
Salary up to £26,000 per annum Regional, award-winning law firm Supportive team environment We’re working alongside a well-established regional law firm, recruiting a Legal Assistant to join their Wills, Trusts & Probate team. Based in their Frodsham office, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting fee earners on a variety of private client matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their legal career in a friendly and growing firm. Responsibilities include: • Opening new files, preparing Client Care letters and Terms of Business, • Preparing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing, • Drafting legal documents to support solicitors, including wills, powers of attorney, and probate forms, • Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments for fee earners, • Liaising with clients in person and by phone, ensuring a high standard of client care, • Preparing invoices, completion statements, and handling payment requests, • Maintaining accurate financial and file records, ensuring compliance with firm procedures, • Handling incoming and outgoing post, including enclosures and copying tasks, • Assisting colleagues and supporting the reception team when needed, • Participating in training and taking ownership of your own professional development What we need from you: • Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail, • Ability to commute to Frodsham a minimum of 4 days a week, • Previous legal experience within private client Benefits: • Life cover (4× salary), • Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer) with salary sacrifice, • Free or discounted legal services, • 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, with option to buy extra days, • Birthday leave and personal/social leave, • Enhanced sick pay after 12 months’ service, • Reward and recognition schemes and quarterly staff awards, • £50 contribution towards eye tests for VDU users, • Access to online GP, mental health, and physiotherapy support If you’re interested, hit the apply button or get in touch to find out more!