Legal Assistant Wills and Probate

Job Description

Legal Assistant Wills & Probate

Location: North Leeds

Salary: 23000 to 28000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: Previous customer service or client-facing experience (legal support experience beneficial)

An award-winning Leeds firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join its busy Wills & Probate team.

This is a great entry point for someone who enjoys working with people takes pride in getting the detail right and wants to build a long-term career in private client work. You will be supported to learn new skills and develop your confidence in a professional legal environment.

Working under the supervision of a fee earner you will support the team with day-to-day file administration and client care.

Key tasks will include:

• Taking initial details from new clients and completing new enquiry forms

• Opening new client files (Wills & Probate and Family)

• Making and receiving client calls taking messages and arranging appointments

• Supporting fee earners with file work including letters document creation and general correspondence

• Attending client meetings with a fee earner where required (for example will signings or collecting documents)

• Meeting clients in reception to take instructions or provide assistance if fee earners are unavailable

• Requesting and banking cheques where required

• Closing files and preparing matters for archiving

• General administration including photocopying filing and preparing bundles

• Assisting with marketing activity and wider team support as needed

What Were Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in a customer service or client-facing role

• Confidence communicating with clients and other professionals

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Accurate keyboard skills and a confident telephone manner

• Good timekeeping and attention to detail

• A self-motivated approach and willingness to learn

• Flexible attitude and a team-first mindset

Desirable:

• Some knowledge of Wills & Probate (for example LPC elective or prior exposure)

• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Experience supporting elderly and vulnerable clients

• Experience using Proclaim

Whats On Offer

• Salary banding based on experience

• Full-time permanent position

• Monday to Friday working hours (09:00 to 17:00)

• Support and training to build core private client skills

• A busy people-focused environment with varied day-to-day responsibilities

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.