Job Description

Vacancy: Private Client - Legal Assistant

Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025

Location: Blackwood, travel may be required between all offices.

Salary: National Minimum Wage (and benefits package)

Job type: Full time.

If you are looking to work in a value driven, progressive legal firm, with excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package, then GGP Law could be for you. The firm offers professional advice and representation with a level of concern and understanding that only the most experienced lawyers can provide.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant in our Private Client department to assist with administration of wills, lasting power of attorney and probate. The position is full time and will be based in our Blackwood office, although travel may be expected between all our offices.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be accountable to the Head of Department and required to assist solicitors in the Private Client Department. You will have excellent attention to detail, great client care skills, the ability to work under pressure and great communication and organisational skills.

The right candidate will be friendly, dedicated and a team player. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the sector. You will also receive an attractive benefits package that includes: -

employer pension contribution scheme

cashback Healthcare Scheme (subject to successful probationary period)

additional annual leave - after time served

a day off for your birthday

excellent training and development opportunities.

Candidates will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K. and will be asked to provide evidence of this eligibility at interview.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact 01685 885500 and ask for Mrs Emily Clarke, Head of Private Client Department.

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Please forward your CV to

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Mrs Kelly Wells, Practice Director, GGP Law, 17-19 Cardiff Street, Aberdare, CF44 7DP.

Email: Kelly.wells @ggplaw.co.uk

Closing date

: midnight Sunday 30th of November 2025.

Interviews to take place:

w/c 8th December.

Please note that we are not accepting agency CVs for this role.

GGP LAW LTD

JOB DESCRIPTION: Legal Assistant (PRIVATE CLIENT DEPARTMENT)

Main Purpose of Role

The main purpose of this role is to provide legal support whilst working under the supervision of the Head of Department. This role will include taking new enquiries and instructions from clients and preparing documentation in relation to Wills, lasting power of attorney and probate matters. We expect the candidate to maintain effective and professional relationships with client, to act ethically with professionalism and sound judgment whilst also managing their own work effectively and profitably.

To adhere to the strict confidentiality requirements associated with the role at all times.

1. Required skills, qualifications, and experience

As a Legal Assistant for GGP Law, we expect you to: -

a) act honestly, with discretion and integrity at all times.

b) maintain sufficient competence and knowledge to work effectively.

c) have excellent client care skills, alongside good communication and organisational skills.

d) be IT literate and self-sufficient in terms of typing and secretarial skills.

e) avoid working outside of your area of knowledge and competence, seeking guidance and support where needed.

f) apply understanding, critical thinking and analysis to solve problems.

g) demonstrate a professional and efficient approach to managing own work.

h) understand the importance of well organised and well documented files.

i) demonstrate initiative and seeking ways of continuously improving processes.

j) take personal responsibility and accountability for own work and the work of the department.

k) take responsibility for own development.

Main Responsibilities as Legal Assistant:

a) provide direct support to the Head of Department and other fee earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.

b) assist with the inception, progress and completion of client files, including meet and greet clients and manage work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the Office Manual.

c) maintain accurate, complete and clear records

d) ensure all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs.

e) at all times, follow the firm's procedures set out in the Office Manual, Policy documents and guidance notes. With particular regard to the compliance requirements of the firm's file opening, file closing, financial and accounts procedures.

f) maintain accurate electronic time recording records on the firm's systems.

g) drafting, producing and reviewing legal documents and standard forms as appropriate

h) take and file accurate notes, close and review files.

i) establish and maintain effective professional relations with clients, referrers and others, in accordance with the firms' standards of client care.

j) organise, initiate, plan, prioritise and manage work activities to ensure they are completed efficiently, on time and to an appropriate standard.

k) undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development and to behave in accordance to the firm's Core Values.

l) ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information.

m) to make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for the Head of Department.

n) assist in any task such as typing, filing, photocopying or any other non-fee earning task which might reasonably be required.

General Responsibilities as an employee of GGP Law: -

a) To report to the Head of Department: -

any matter involving risk.

any issue involving a client, colleague or third party which may have an adverse impact on the firm.

b) To report to the Head of Department and / or Practice Director: -

any circumstance which could give rise to a claim against the firm for breach of contract, negligence, or any claim whatsoever.

any act of dishonesty, impropriety, breach of contract or any other matter which may adversely impact on the firm.

c) To report to the Money Laundering Officer any activity, reportable issue or any concern whatsoever as required by relevant legislation.

d) To assist the firm in attaining/retaining all relevant professional quality standards, to include Lexcel.

e) To maintain the highest professional standards and high standards of appearance, dress and presentation, ensuring positive promotion of the Firm.

f) Compliance with the office manual and departmental procedures.

g) To attend departmental meetings as required

h) To ensure training requirements are met and to maintain personal records.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 22,222.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person