Private Client Legal Assistant Job at Pertemps Network Group (Silsden)

Private Client Legal Assistant

Are you an initiative-taking, detail-oriented individual with a passion for prov...

Location

United Kingdom , City of London

Salary:

30000.00 - 33000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Training in secretarial practise and/or as a Probate Executive
Previous experience as a legal team assistant or similar position within a solicitor's firm, particularly in a private client/probate department
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and typing
A commitment to teamwork, self-management, and a high degree of initiative

Job Responsibility

Provide administrative and paralegal support to partners, solicitors, and trainees
Assist in setting up and managing client files while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing
Handle phone calls, emails, and client enquiries with professionalism and courtesy
Maintain the firm's document management system, ensuring all files are up to date and compliant

What we offer

Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after five years of service, plus bank and public holidays
Season Ticket Loan: Available after your first six months to help with commuting costs
Free Property Transaction: One free conveyance/remortgage/similar property transaction of your home every three years
Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Access to group health insurance after six months and an Employee Assistance Programme
Death in Service Benefit: Provided by Canada Life for eligible staff members
Workplace Pension Scheme: Enrolment after your first three months for those who meet the criteria

Fulltime

Private Client Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Private Client. We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Legal...

Location

United Kingdom , Skipton

Salary:

25000.00 - 29500.00 GBP / Year

Pertemps Network Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational abilities
Proficiency in IT
Collaborative team player
Keen attention to detail
Prior legal assistant experience preferred but not essential
Eagerness to learn
Passion for supporting others

Job Responsibility

Managing client matters
Utilizing case management system Proclaim in compliance with regulatory requirements
Assisting in preparation, organization, and archiving of legal files and supporting documentation
Managing diary of assigned Fee Earner including booking client appointments and meetings
Preparing client correspondence through audio typing, word processing, or digital dictation
Handling telephone calls, inquiries, and requests
Managing emails, post, photocopying, and other general administrative duties
Witnessing signings and other legal documents as required

What we offer

Enhanced holiday entitlement – 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Discounted legal products
Opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives
Company-paid healthcare plan
Workplace pension
Employee Assistance Programme and remote GP services
Rewards and recognition scheme
Additional day off for birthday
Training and development opportunities supporting career progression
High street discounts

Fulltime

Private Client Legal Assistant / Administrator

We are a modern and client-focused law firm with an excellent reputation for del...

Location

United Kingdom , Buxton

Salary:

25000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
Professional and confident communication skills
Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
Reliable, professional, and able to handle confidential information

Job Responsibility

Opening and maintaining client files
Drafting routine correspondence and legal documents
Assisting with wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts under supervision
Managing client onboarding, ID, and AML checks
Liaising with clients, third parties, and external organisations
Monitoring workflows and supporting fee earners with deadlines
Supporting billing, file management, and compliance procedures
Assisting with GDPR and SRA compliance requirements
Using LEAP case management system to manage files and workflows

What we offer

Supportive and professional working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement
Mentoring and support from experienced fee earners
Exposure to a wide range of private client matters
Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Fulltime

Legal Assistant - Private Client

We are seeking a confident, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated an...

Location

United Kingdom , Putney

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Graduate with a minimum of 2:1 and excellent A level grades, ideally with some academic legal qualification, or some practical legal training
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, especially telephone skills
Focused attention to detail, speed and accuracy for all written documentation
Team player
Interest in private client work
Fluency in a European language, especially French, Italian or Spanish - a bonus but not a requirement
Excellent literacy, numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent keyboard and IT skills
Enthusiasm and energy

Job Responsibility

Provide support to Private Client team
Fee earner undertaking chargeable work with personal time recording and fee target
Carry out non-chargeable work including marketing activities, supporting new joiners and other team members, and undertaking appropriate training
Manage workload autonomously
Efficient and cost-effective management of multiple files, working to strict deadlines
Participate fully in training and activities designed for Legal Assistants across the firm

What we offer

Competitive salaries
generous benefits

Fulltime

Legal Assistant – Private Client

This is a fantastic opportunity to support experienced fee earners in a busy and...

Location

United Kingdom , Bedford

Salary:

27000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior experience as a legal assistant or secretary, ideally within private client or another legal discipline
Sound knowledge of legal office processes and file management
Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Familiarity with case management systems (preferred)
High standard of written and verbal communication
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive attitude
A friendly and professional manner, both in person and over the phone

Job Responsibility

Acting as the first point of contact for client queries and providing regular updates on matter progression
Drafting basic correspondence, legal forms and supporting documents under supervision
Assisting with the preparation and submission of documents to the Probate Registry, HMRC, and Certainty
Managing the safe custody, organisation, and release of important legal documents such as wills, LPAs, and probate papers
Opening and closing files in line with AML procedures, SRA regulations, and internal quality standards
Managing calendars, appointments, and deadlines for fee earners
Preparing bills, processing payments and receipts, and liaising with the accounts team
Drafting estate accounts using Excel and handling associated administrative tasks
Providing telephone and reception support, and assisting with post and banking as needed
Contributing to the smooth running of the office with general administrative support

Fulltime

Legal Assistant - Private Client

We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful Legal Assi...

Location

United Kingdom , Kingston-upon-Thames

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous employment experience within professional services
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive Team Player who shows willingness to contribute to the success of the team
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt style and approach
Excellent IT skills
Maintaining an interest in and understanding of the basic legal principles and procedures in the Private Client arena

Job Responsibility

Drafting of legal documents
Preparation of correspondence with third parties
Direct client contact in meetings, email and by phone
Administration of estates, including high value complex estates, many with cross border (international) elements
Preparing estate planning and tax reports
Drafting Wills
Drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney
Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney
Applications to the Court of Protection
Coordination of tasks and working alongside other Legal Assistants ensuring completed tasks are of high presentational quality and checked for accuracy

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Generous benefits
Cohort based career development programme

Fulltime

Legal Assistant - Private Client

Our Private Client team has a fantastic opportunity for a talented Private Clien...

Location

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Salary:

Not provided

Shakespeare Martineau

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous office administrative experience gained within a Private Client team or from within a legal or professional services environment
Organised and methodical approach
Confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and ideally PowerPoint
The ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and clients, high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy
Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise openly and clearly
Highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile
Open to new ways of working and happy to challenge to drive improvements

Job Responsibility

Key point of contact on behalf of the Private Client team
To assist fee earners in progressing the client files, to include speaking to the client, passing on correspondence, organising meetings with clients and referrers and other professionals such as accountants
Initial client liaison in person and over the telephone, providing detailed notes of their enquiries and tracking ongoing progress. Arrange appointments with clients and provide comprehensive ongoing updates
Land registry, bankruptcy and lawyer check searches
You will be required to make regular telephone/email communication with professional bodies, such as chasing banks, debtors, HMRC and the probate registry
Arranging invoice payments and preparation of cheques for onward submission
Drafting regular correspondence to Investment managers, auditors, clients, charitable organisations in relation to ongoing trust matters and preparing the regular payments and action donation requests
Setting up payments to beneficiaries
Preparation of Wills, Codicils, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other ancillary documents
Basic Account reconciliation within Excel for Estate and Trust Accounts

What we offer

Agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work
Flexible working
Access to award-winning learning
Opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists

Fulltime

Private Client Apprentice Legal Assistant

We are looking for an Apprentice Legal Assistant to join our Private Client team...

Location

United Kingdom , Penzance

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 x GCSEs which must include English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
A-Level in Law (desirable but not essential)
Strong communication skills with a friendly, approachable manner
Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
Reliable, flexible, and conscientious
Good organisational skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
Motivated to study alongside work
Take ownership of personal development

Job Responsibility

Handle initial enquiries coming in to the team whether online, by telephone or in person
Booking appointments and diary management
Provide administrative support to the Private Client team, primarily for an allocated lawyer
File opening and progressing matters under supervision
Make and receive telephone calls to and from clients and other third parties
Draft emails, letters and documents under supervision
Support casework throughout its lifecycle, from file opening to file closing

What we offer

Group pension plan
Annual bonus scheme
Medical cash plan
Life assurance
Holiday trading
Private medical insurance options
Cycle to work
Discounted shopping platform

Fulltime

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