Legal Assistant (Private Client)
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Legal Assistant (Private Client)
7 May 2026
Our client, a long-established law firm based in the Romford area are looking for a Legal Secretary / Assistant to join their Private Client team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience assisting within Wills, Probate and LPA’s drafting and preparing legal documentation and have a typing speed of 60wpm+. You will need great communication skills and be a strong team player. If this sounds like you and are ready for your next move and have the skills and experience required, please read on……
• At least two years’ experience in assisting within Private Client, Wills & Probate and good overall technical knowledge of private client work with the ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• A friendly and approachable nature and be a strong team player
• Digital audio transcription experience and a typing speed of 60 WPM+
• Ability to easily commute to all close by offices for holiday and departmental team cover.
• Experience of LEAP case management system would be a distinct advantage
£28,000 - £32,000pa
Romford, Essex
Our client is offering a salary of £28,500 – 32,000pa + performance and profit related bonuses, company pension scheme, employee discounts, on-site car parking and additional annual leave at Christmas and on your birthday as well as plenty of company social events throughout the year.
The working hours for this role are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Our client will however consider a candidate wanting to work 4 days per week.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
• Working with a large and interesting caseload which includes Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Administration.
• Drafting and preparing legal documentation: Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts and general correspondence.
• Preparing and completing IHT forms such as IHT205, IHT217 and IHT400.
• Preparing LPA forms and Wills on the notes of the Solicitor.
• Preparing Probate forms online.
• Hands on client contact and assisting with private client Wills, LPAs, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning matters.
Duties
Hours & Benefits
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