Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts - Reading town centre - office based

Our client is a leading law firm who offers a fantastic work environment and career opportunities. They are now seeking an experienced legal Assistant with a strong interest or experience in Wills, Probate and Trusts to join their busy team.

Your role:

• Processing clients' cases on a timely and cost-effective basis

• Assisting solicitors in the team and deal with tasks as delegated

• Undertaking drafting and legal research, file administration and data management

• Maintaining the highest professional standards in accordance with the firm's objectives and comply with the firm's quality standards

• Keeping clients fully informed of the range of services that the firm offers

The person:

• Have at least a 2.1 degree.

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

• Have proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products and ideally experience of working with a practice management system or large database

• Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner

• Be a good team player with willingness to offer support to others in the team

• Share and embody our values of excellence, integrity and approachability

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance or healthcare cashback plan (can be extended for family)
• Professional qualifications, memberships and subscriptions
• Season ticket loan
• Quarterly staff awards and long service awards after five years
• Regular wellbeing weeks and a programme of social events
• An extra day's annual leave to give back through volunteering
• Staff introduction reward scheme

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered dependent upon experience.

If you would like to hear more, please call Sharon Tanner on (phone number removed) or apply now!