Job Description
Role: Private Client Legal Assistant
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum
Location: Preston office, full-time (Monday to Friday, 35 hrs per week)
A well-established regional law firm is looking for a Probate and Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support their Private Client Solicitor, along with providing a measure of support to the Conveyancing team. This is an opportunity to support fee earners, assist clients, and contribute to a busy, paperless office while developing your career in probate and conveyancing.
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting fee earners with daily tasks
* Managing probate files, including LPAs and registrations
* Filing, scanning, and photocopying, maintaining paperless files
* Chasing third parties such as utility companies by telephone
* Opening files and completing client due diligence
* Providing general administration support for the Probate department
* Telephone contact with clients, maintaining a professional manner
* Database work and document organisation
* Supporting team members in day-to-day operations
What we need from you:
* Minimum of 12 months’ experience in Wills and Probate at Legal Assistant level
* Conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential
* Excellent typing, word processing, and IT skills
* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Professional communication skills and confident telephone manner
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team
* Motivation, reliability, and a friendly, confident approach
The perks:
* 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Ongoing training, guidance, and team support
* Excellent work life balance
* Friendly, collaborative working environment
* Exposure to both Probate and Conveyancing work
* Opportunity to work in a modern, paperless office
Ready to apply?
Hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com