Legal Assistant - Wills & Probate
Legal Assistant - Wills & Probate
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LEGAL ASSISTANT WILLS & PROBATE
Location: Gloucester
Start date: ASAP
Are you looking to start or grow your legal career in a role that keeps you right at the heart of client service and casework At Redkite Solicitors our Legal Assistants are trusted to play a handson role in supporting fee earners from drafting and legal research to client communication and assisting with managing files. If youre organised detailfocused and thrive in a fastpaced environment where no two days are the same we d love to hear from you.
An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join us in our Wills & Probate department in our Gloucester office on a fulltime permanent basis. The Legal Assistant will work closely with Fee Earners to support in the day to day running of matters effectively and efficiently improving client service and compliance where possible.
Redkite Solicitors prides itself on being able to offer a broad range of legal services that are able to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Our firm has been providing legal advice to individuals families and businesses in our communities since 1898 and we are here for our clients every step of the way. We are a forwardlooking everexpanding firm and are proud to be an employer of choice for around 250 staff members.
What will you be doing
- Support the organisation and progression of legal matters helping fee earners manage workloads effectively prioritise tasks and deliver an excellent client experience from start to finish.
- Assist with daytoday legal work including drafting correspondence conducting legal research liaising directly with clients and preparing supporting documentation.
- Manage essential administrative processes including file opening document management billing and compliance checks keeping everything running like clockwork.
- Play a key role in handling new client enquiries ensuring potential clients receive a warm efficient introduction to our services and that followups are handled promptly.
Who we re looking for:
- Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
- Highly motivated and proactive with a cando attitude and a willingness to get stuck into a wide variety of tasks.
- Resourceful and solutionsfocused able to manage competing priorities and stay calm under pressure.
- Excellent organisational skills with a sharp eye for detail ensuring accuracy in everything from correspondence to compliance.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal with a professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
What is in it for you
We re committed to creating a supportive inclusive and highperforming legal team. You ll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and downtoearth. We value trust boldness excellence and teamwork and we want you to thrive as part of that.
- 25 days annual leave entitlement
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Contributions to gym membership
- Flexible working considerations
- Career development
- Redkite rewards scheme
If you re interested in this role please send your CV and covering letter to
At Redkite we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability age religion and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.
Employment Type
Full Time
