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 one year exposure 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.

Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm's core values. The practice has been established for nearly 70 years but progressive.

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.

The Candidate

Must have at least one 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

Position is to assist in the Private Client department. Working as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team Excellent opportunities to progress Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Salary & Benefits package is at competitive rates for the area and negotiable according to experience
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Profit sharing Sick pay
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Romford RM1 1JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with LEAP case management?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Private Client Law: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Romford RM1 1JU (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Reference ID: Probate Secretary June 2025