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Private Client Legal Assistant

Private Client Legal Assistant

Clayton LegalFrodsham
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

A dedicated Private Client Assistant is sought to join a growing Private Client department at our client’s Frodsham office. This role involves collaboration with a dynamic team on a diverse range of private client matters, including Will Drafting, Probate / Estate Administration, Tax Advice, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection / Deputyship cases.

With a raft of benefits above and beyond the usual, including enhanced holiday provision, a generous pension AND life insurance scheme, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join this team.

As a key member of the team, the Private Client Assistant will be responsible for :

  • Opening new files and sending out Client Care letters, along with Terms and Conditions.
  • Preparing correspondence and documents using audio typing and word processing.
  • Drafting various legal documents to support solicitors.
  • Coordinating all necessary copying tasks.
  • Managing appointments, meetings, and maintaining an up-to-date diary for fee earners.
  • Engaging professionally and amicably with clients through in-person meetings and phone conversations, exemplifying exceptional client care standards.
  • Accurately preparing invoices and completion statements, submitting them to both the Accounts Department and clients.
  • Precisely recording all remitted and received funds by completing posting slips and preparing payment requests.
  • Organizing mail and enclosures for prompt posting.
  • Keeping the file management system meticulously up-to-date throughout each case.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate archiving or retrieval of files as necessary.
  • Providing invaluable support to fellow assistants as needed.
  • Offering guidance and assistance to the reception team when required.
  • Actively participating in specialized training sessions, taking ownership of self-development.

The ideal candidate will have :

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient IT and typing skills.
  • Previous experience in a similar role or within a professional or legal environment is preferable.