Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

in our Private Client Department, based in our Bracknell office. This role will involve assisting with Estate Administration, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney matters.

No day is the same in our Private Client Department and we are looking for someone who is proactive, strives to work in a fast-paced environment and is not afraid of a being an integral part of the business.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary. Ideally this would be within a Private Client Department but we are open to applications from those who have experience assisting in other areas of law.

The role will include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

- Opening, closing and archiving files

- Carrying out ID verifications using electronic software

- Updating the case management system and assisting with file management

- Corresponding with clients and third parties via email, telephone, postal correspondence and face to face

- Assisting with Land Registry applications

- Assisting with producing documents when required

- Liaising with the fee earner in relation to ongoing matters

- Prioritising workload to ensure we maintain our levels of client care

- Assisting with the progression of files

- Updating information in relation to Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

- Assisting with Probate applicants and Estate Administration

- Raising invoices in relation to the work carried out

Full training will be provided.

You will need:

The ability to work well within a team as well as independently. Being proactive, having a keen eye for detail and a high level of organisation are all important to the role. A willingness to learn, develop and be an integral member of the team are also essential qualities that we are looking for. You need to be confident communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of clients and businesses.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person