Legal Assistant – Wills, Trust and Estate Disputes
Location: Swansea
Hours:: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am – 5pm
Start date:: ASAP
Are you detail-driven, proactive, and looking to build a long-term career in a respected and supportive legal team? At Redkite Solicitors, our Legal Assistants play a vital role in delivering excellent service to our clients — supporting our solicitors, keeping cases running smoothly, and helping us live our values of Trust, Bold Thinking, Teamwork, and Excellence every day.
Redkite Solicitors has been providing trusted legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses across our communities since 1898. We are a forward-looking and ever-expanding firm, offering a broad range of legal services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With around 250 dedicated team members, we are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice.
Based in our Swansea office, this is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to support the Wills, Trust & Estate Disputes team on a permanent basis.
What will you be doing?
* Supporting Fee Earners with the organisation and day-to-day management of contentious probate, trust, and estate dispute matters
* Drafting letters and documents, conducting research, and liaising professionally with clients
* Managing file opening, administration, and billing to keep cases running smoothly
* Handling new enquiries and assisting with seamless client onboarding
* Maintaining accurate records and deadlines to ensure full compliance
* Contributing to improved efficiency, client service, and case progression
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
* Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
* Highly motivated, proactive, and resourceful in approach
* Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and manage priorities
* A team player with flexibility and adaptability
* Someone with a strong client care focus and professional manner
Who You Are
You take pride in supporting solicitors, keeping clients informed, and ensuring every matter progresses smoothly from start to finish.
Dependable: You take ownership and deliver consistently
* Detail-focused: You notice what others might miss
* Client-Centred: You go the extra mile to ensure great service
* Collaborative: You work well with colleagues and contribute to team success
* Adaptable: You stay calm and focused when priorities shift
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
At Redkite, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing working environment. You’ll be joining a team that values excellence, teamwork, and personal growth.
* 25 days annual leave entitlement
* Holiday buy and sell scheme
* Contributions to gym membership
* Career development and training opportunities
* Redkite rewards scheme
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, APPLY NOW!
At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive.