Private Client Legal Assistant
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary
£25000-28000 per annum
Sector
Solicitor NQ – 1 PQE
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Private Client
Reference
LKM3001
Private Client Legal Assistant
Wills, Trusts and Probate
I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to recruit a Private Client Legal Assistant to support their busy Wills, Trusts and Probate team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with existing private client experience, or a strong legal support background, who enjoys a varied role and delivering a high standard of client care. The firm is open to both full-time and part-time applicants (minimum three days per week).
The role
Reporting into the Head of Private Client, you'll play a key part in supporting fee earners and the wider team, ensuring files are managed efficiently and clients receive a professional, responsive service at all times.
Key responsibilities
- Liaising with clients, providing updates and arranging appointments
- Audio typing and handling dictations (BigHand experience beneficial, training provided)
- General administrative duties including filing, copying and document storage
- Producing documents and correspondence via the firm's case management system
- Carrying out electronic identity checks
- Assisting with internal accounts queries
- Ensuring full compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements, including SRA standards
- Supporting effective file management and excellent client care to minimise risk
Skills and experience
- Some experience within Wills, Trusts and Probate is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
- Confident and professional telephone manner
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams
- Experience with a case management system is advantageous, but training will be provided
Support and development
You'll be fully supported by senior colleagues and your line manager, with ongoing training and clear opportunities for development and career progression within the firm.
What's on offer
- Competitive basic salary
- Excellent Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
If you would like more information or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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