Legal Assistant – Private Client

Our client is an established law firm recognised and trusted for providing a range of quality legal services, for which ‘client satisfaction’ is paramount.  They are now seeking a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. Salary: £25.3k with a view to increase after 1 year

The Role

• To assist the Private Client Department on a caseload of Probate files including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and general Probate matters
• To eventually build up skills and knowledge to be able to run and manage a caseload of Probate files under the strict supervision of the Managing Partner
• To ensure that all cases are dealt with in compliance with Solicitors’ Accounts Rules and Law Society Practice Management Standards
• To practice good file management and ensure that cases are handled in accordance with client service standards
• Ensure all important dates are diarised
• Keep up to date with all correspondence relating to files
• Liaise with clients
• Attend on Clients in meetings and take initial instructions
• Undertake any administrative duties required
• Comply with company practices and procedures

The Person

• LLB in Law
• Keyboard and ICT, including use of case management systems.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Common sense and initiative.
• Organisation and team-work.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Accuracy.
• Professional and helpful approach.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Confidence and enthusiasm.

Please get in touch with the team on [phone removed] or submit your CV using the link below