Job Description

A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks a Legal Assistant with proven, recent private client experience within the Wills & Probate department

The successful candidate must be experienced specifically, in the area of Wills, Probate and LPA's and be someone who can demonstrate that they have had at least two years' experience in assisting a legal advisor with their private client caseload.

The candidate would need to be self-motivated, highly organised and have good communication skills with clients as the role would be client facing. The candidate would need to be able to submit LPA and Grant of Probate applications online and preferably have background in using LEAP case management.

F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row, our legal advisors are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients.

This position is full time assisting a senior solicitor with a large and interesting caseload to include Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Administration.

The Candidate

At least two years' experience in assisting within Private Client, Wills & Probate. The required experience in drafting and preparing legal documentation: Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, general correspondence; Knowledge of preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400 Able to prepare LPA forms and Wills on the notes of the solicitor Ability to prepare Probate forms online Experience of LEAP case management system preferred Good overall technical knowledge of private client work with the ability to work unsupervised Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships; Excellent administration and organisational skills; Friendly and approachable Digital audio transcription; Typing speed of 60 WPM Excellent team player; Candidates would need to be able to easily commute to all three offices for holiday and departmental team cover.

The Role

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (we can consider 4 days per week) Parking Included Salary & Benefits package is at competitive rates for the area and negotiable according to experience Part of the profit related bonus scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Profit sharing
Application question(s):

How far are you away from RM2 6AU
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Private Client Wills & Probate: 2 years (required)
Location:

London RM2 6AU (preferred)
Work Location: In person