Legal Assistant – Probate, Wills & Trusts
Location: Leicester
£23,500 to £28,000
The Firm
My client is a well-established and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas. They foster a culture built on trust, wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development. What if your next job could offer more than just a salary? What if it brought you meaningful support, growth, and professional fulfilment?
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Probate, Wills and Trusts department as a Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team working on sensitive and important matters. Your responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with a variety of private client matters, including wills, probate applications, and powers of attorney
* Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Managing client communications efficiently and professionally
* Helping with the administration of estates and trusts
* Maintaining accurate records, files, and calendar management
* Supporting the team to deliver exceptional service to clients
You
Private client experience is preferred. You will be:
* Highly organised, with strong administrative and multitasking skills
* An excellent communicator with a professional approach
* Proactive and reliable, capable of working both independently and within a team
* Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with legal case management systems
* Dedicated to delivering excellent client service
Benefits
In return, my client offers a competitive package including:
* Salary at or above market rate, reviewed annually
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days, and loyalty-based increases
* Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
* Day off for your birthday
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes
* Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme with GP access
* Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services
Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today for a confidential conversation. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive private client team. #J-18808-Ljbffr