Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum

Location: St. Albans

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00 am – 5.15pm

COMPANY PROFILE

A well-established solicitors firm based in the heart of St Albans, specialising in providing a broad range of legal services to their clients. They are committed to delivering exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team and support the firm in delivering high-quality services for a Private Client.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Experience of working within a Private Client Department of Law Firm or relevant legal qualifications would be preferred
• Min one year experience as a legal assistant
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise and plan

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide fully effective services to clients, by progressing client files under the direction of team leader and provide secretarial and admin assistance
• Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the team leaders instructions. This may include, drafting Wills, Powers Of Attorney and dealing with administration of Estates and Trusts
• Ensuring work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared
• Drafting legal statements for probate applications
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures
• Maintain Lawyers diaries and make appointments
• Organise internal and external meetings, including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshments

BENEFITS

• Company Pension Contribution
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Subsidised Car Parking
• Hybrid working

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