At a Glance
- Tasks: Support private client matters like Wills and LPAs with high-quality admin and legal assistance.
- Company: Join Barwells, a supportive firm with a friendly team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, birthday holiday, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Assistant and strong organisational skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Full-time, although part-time applications will be considered.
You will play an integral role in ensuring all private client matters including Wills, LPA’s and Court of Protection matters progress efficiently, providing high-quality administrative and legal support to fee earners while maintaining exceptional client service standards.
What you will be doing:
- Providing comprehensive diary management for fee earners, including arranging meetings and calls.
- Acting as a first point of contact for clients, executors and beneficiaries, handling enquiries with professionalism, discretion and empathy.
- Liaising with third parties including HMRC, banks and the Land Registry.
- Drafting standard correspondence, letters of authority and completing closure and encashment forms.
- Opening and closing electronic files in accordance with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Collating and maintaining accurate client, beneficiary and estate information, including bank details and identification documentation.
- Logging and tracking key documentation including wills and Grants of Probate, ensuring key deadlines are monitored.
- Conducting bankruptcy searches and supporting due diligence processes.
- Supporting fee earners with meeting preparation, document collation and business development activity where required.
Who we are looking for:
- Ideally experience as a Legal Assistant within a Private Client team.
- Confidence in liaising with clients and third parties, understanding the importance of sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Be comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
- Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrate a professional, calm and client-focused approach.
- Be a collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible attitude.
Why you will enjoy working with Barwells:
- Competitive salary and benefits package with 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata); A day’s holiday on your birthday!
- Supportive and friendly team culture; and
- Opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role.
Legal Assistant – Private Client in Peacehaven employer: Barwells Legal Limited
Barwells is an excellent employer for those seeking a fulfilling role as a Legal Assistant in the Private Client sector. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave including a special day off for your birthday, and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment. The firm prioritises exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative atmosphere, making it an ideal place for professionals who value both personal and professional growth.
