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Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills and Probate

qed legal
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Legal Assistant in the Probate, Wills & Trusts department located in Leicester.
  • The salary ranges from £23,500 to £28,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should ideally have private client experience and be highly organized with strong administrative skills.
  • The role involves assisting with wills, probate applications, and managing client communications among other responsibilities.
  • The firm offers a competitive benefits package including flexible working options, 25 days of annual leave, and various employee support programs.
Legal Assistant – Probate, Wills & TrustsLocation: Leicester £23,500 to £28,000The FirmMy client is a well-established and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas. They foster a culture built on trust, wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development. What if your next job could offer more than just a salary? What if it brought you meaningful support, growth, and professional fulfilment?The RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Probate, Wills and Trusts department as a Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team working on sensitive and important matters. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting with a variety of private client matters, including wills, probate applications, and powers of attorney
  • Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing client communications efficiently and professionally
  • Helping with the administration of estates and trusts
  • Maintaining accurate records, files, and calendar management
  • Supporting the team to deliver exceptional service to clients
YouPrivate client experience is preferred. You will be:
  • Highly organised, with strong administrative and multitasking skills
  • An excellent communicator with a professional approach
  • Proactive and reliable, capable of working both independently and within a team
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with legal case management systems
  • Dedicated to delivering excellent client service
BenefitsIn return, my client offers a competitive package including:
  • Salary at or above market rate, reviewed annually
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days, and loyalty-based increases
  • Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
  • Day off for your birthday
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  • Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme with GP access
  • Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services
Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today for a confidential conversation. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive private client team.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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