Wills Assistant

Job Role: Private Client Assistant
Location: Shirley
Salary: �22,000 - �25,000
Office based & Full Time
Are you an experienced Legal Administrator, Secretary or Assistant seeking a change in scenery or a new challenge in the legal sector? then this role could be for you as we are looking to assist a regional legal 500 client of ours in their search for a new Private Client Assistant, to join their busy and thriving team.
Prior private client, private wealth legal experience is essential and a keen interest and focus handling Wills would be beneficial as this would be a focused role aiding new and existing clients with their Wills.
Day to day duties include but may not be limited to;
* Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and other involved parties
* Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
* Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm's AML and quality standards and SRA regulations
* Supervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms and documents.
* Submitting/registering forms and legal documents Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRC
You must have;
* Previous work experience as legal assistant/secretary
* Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
* Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
* Working knowledge of case management software
* Proficiency in English
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills
* A keen interest in the area of law
* Excellent communication skills
If you could be interested in hearing more about this opportunity then apply within or be sure to reach out to Stephan Kuhn of Simpson Judge.