Private Client Legal Assistant
1 day ago
Romford
A well-established, multi-office High Street law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with proven experience in Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to support a busy and highly regarded team. This is a full-time position supporting a senior solicitor and legal executive on a varied and engaging caseload, including wills, probate and estate administration, trusts and estate planning. Key responsibilities include: • Assisting with private client matters including Wills, LPAs, Probate, and Trusts, • Preparing legal documentation and correspondence, • Submitting LPA and Grant of Probate applications online, • Supporting client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships, • Providing additional support to the probate team as required The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • A minimum of 2 years’ experience within Private Client (Wills & Probate), • Strong experience drafting and preparing legal documents, including wills, LPAs, probate documentation, trust-related documents and general correspondence, • Knowledge of completing IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217, IHT400), • Experience preparing Probate applications online, • Ability to draft documents from solicitor’s notes, • Experience using LEAP case management system (preferred), • Strong technical knowledge with the ability to work independently, • Excellent organisational and administrative skills, • Confident, professional communication skills with a client-focused approach, • Digital audio transcription skills (minimum typing speed of 60 WPM), • A friendly, approachable, and team-oriented attitude, • Flexibility to travel between office locations as required Salary & Benefits • Salary from £28,500 - £32,000, • Discretionary performance-related bonuses, • Profit share bonus scheme, • Company pension, • Employee discount scheme, • On-site parking, • Generous holiday allowance (5.6 weeks including bank holidays), • Extra day’s leave for your birthday, • Regular staff social events For more information, apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers