At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the paralegal team with wills, probate, and estate administration tasks.
- Company: Respected Leeds-based law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career development in a professional environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to grow their legal career in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Understanding of wills and probate processes is desirable.
The predicted salary is between 24300 - 29700 £ per year.
We are working with a respected Leeds based Law firm who are looking for a Wills & Probate Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and further their legal career within a supportive setting; the successful candidate will support the Paralegal and Fee Earners within the private client department, ideally with a Wills & Probate background, but other areas of law will also be considered.
The successful candidate will work closely with clients and the wider paralegal team to ensure smooth progression on matters including:
- Assisting with the drafting of wills, codicils, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and related documents
- Supporting all aspects of probate and estate administration, including taxable and non-taxable estates
- Preparing probate applications and inheritance tax forms (IHT205 and IHT400)
- Obtaining asset and liability valuations
- Undertaking general administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and diary management
- Attending client meetings where appropriate and accurately recording instructions
- Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Assisting with billing, time recording, and file administration
This is a great opportunity to join a respected law firm within Leeds city centre. This fully office-based role would be ideal for a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary. The ideal candidate will have:
- An understanding of Wills and Probate (desirable)
- Understanding of probate processes and estate administration
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
- Confident written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
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