We have a new permanent opportunity for a full-time Legal Support Assistant to join the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning in our Thatcham office. You will assist our lawyers across the team in managing their caseloads. In addition, you will provide general administration support to the team. The Role Your role in the Wills, Probate & Estate Planning will include the following tasks: Setting up new files accurately on instructions from lawyers, including obtaining ID from clients and assisting lawyers with anti-money laundering, know your client and other compliance procedures Preparing draft correspondence from lawyers. Updating client files in the document management system ensuring that all appropriate documentation is recorded and updated as required. Diary and inbox management and team administration support About you Preferably 2 years’ administration support in a legal environment Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities Proven team player with demonstrable ability to build effective and trusting relationships with clients and colleagues We offer Salary: Competitive Office: Thatcham Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice. About Gardner Leader Gardner Leader is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years and has offices throughout the Thames Valley. Recently awarded “2024 Law Firm of the Year” by LawNet, we provide quality legal services to individuals and businesses through our Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing teams. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.pdf