Private Client Legal Assistant - Law Staff Limited : Job Details

Are you a driven Private Client Legal Assistant with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the legal sector, looking for a new challenge with a prestigious Legal 500 firm?This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your outstanding administrative and organisational skills within a respected firm where your contributions will be valued. A solid understanding of wills and probate is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment.The Firm:Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.What will be expected from you?

• Handling enquiries from clients, solicitors, and other relevant parties.
• Recording detailed attendance notes for all correspondence.
• Opening and closing files, keeping them up-to-date with both electronic and hard copy correspondence, while ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm standards.
• Providing administrative support, including tasks such as photocopying and scanning.
• Drafting basic letters and preparing/submitting simple legal documents.
• Completing legal forms, registering documents, and submitting applications to the Court.
• Managing contact lists and calendars for fee earners.
• Tracking and monitoring deadlines.
• Conducting searches and registering Wills with Certainty.
• Preparing and submitting bills to the finance team on behalf of fee earners.
• Creating Estate Accounts using Excel.
• Providing reception cover.
• Preparing and handling banking and post tasks.

Is this the position for you?  

• A solid understanding of the daily functions of a legal office
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with case management software
• Proficiency in English language
• Keen attention to detail

In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!Vacancy Reference number: 36957PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with The Conduct of Agencies and Businesses Regulations Act of 2003 - https://ukdsi/2003/0110483138''