Private Client Legal Assistant - Wills and Probate

Legal Assistant – Probate, Wills & Trusts
Location: Leicester
£23,500 to £28,000

The Firm
My client is a well-established and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas. They foster a culture built on trust, wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development. What if your next job could offer more than just a salary? What if it brought you meaningful support, growth, and professional fulfilment?

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Probate, Wills and Trusts department as a Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team working on sensitive and important matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with a variety of private client matters, including wills, probate applications, and powers of attorney
  
  
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
  
  
• Managing client communications efficiently and professionally
  
  
• Helping with the administration of estates and trusts
  
  
• Maintaining accurate records, files, and calendar management
  
  
• Supporting the team to deliver exceptional service to clients
  
  

You
Private client experience is preferred. You will be:

• Highly organised, with strong administrative and multitasking skills
  
  
• An excellent communicator with a professional approach
  
  
• Proactive and reliable, capable of working both independently and within a team
  
  
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with legal case management systems
  
  
• Dedicated to delivering excellent client service
  
  

Benefits
In return, my client offers a competitive package including:

• Salary at or above market rate, reviewed annually
  
  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days, and loyalty-based increases
  
  
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
  
  
• Day off for your birthday
  
  
• Flexible and hybrid working options
  
  
• Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes
  
  
• Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies
  
  
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
  
  
• Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme with GP access
  
  
• Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services
  
  

Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today for a confidential conversation. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive private client team.