Private Client Legal Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing Estate Administration team within a well-established firm in South East London. The department specialises in probate and trust administration, working closely with other specialist teams in a collaborative and supportive environment.

ROLE:                  Legal Administrator
LOCATION:          South East London
SALARY:              £30,000 to £32,000 per annum

The Role - You will support fee earners with the day-to-day running of a busy caseload while acting as a key point of contact for clients and external solicitors.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Managing new client enquiries and arranging initial meetings
• Supporting fee earners with estate administration matters
• Liaising with clients and solicitors, providing progress updates
• Drafting routine legal documents and correspondence
• Maintaining and updating the case management system
• Assisting with compliance processes and file closures

About You
 

• Extensive secretarial or administrative experience, ideally within Estate Administration or Private Client
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Professional, proactive and a strong team player
• Excellent communication and client service skills

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 or email across an updated CV to Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.