A well-established, multi-office High Street law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Private Client department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with proven experience in Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) to support a busy and highly regarded team.

This is a full-time position supporting a senior solicitor and legal executive on a varied and engaging caseload, including wills, probate and estate administration, trusts and estate planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with private client matters including Wills, LPAs, Probate, and Trusts
• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence
• Submitting LPA and Grant of Probate applications online
• Supporting client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships
• Providing additional support to the probate team as required

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within Private Client (Wills & Probate)
• Strong experience drafting and preparing legal documents, including wills, LPAs, probate documentation, trust-related documents and general correspondence
• Knowledge of completing IHT forms (IHT205, IHT217, IHT400)
• Experience preparing Probate applications online
• Ability to draft documents from solicitor’s notes
• Experience using LEAP case management system (preferred)
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to work independently
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Confident, professional communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Digital audio transcription skills (minimum typing speed of 60 WPM)
• A friendly, approachable, and team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility to travel between office locations as required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary from £28,500 - £32,000
• Discretionary performance-related bonuses
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• On-site parking
• Generous holiday allowance (5.6 weeks including bank holidays)
• Extra day’s leave for your birthday
• Regular staff social events

For more information, apply directly or contact Jess at AJ Chambers