Legal Assistant – Contentious Probate Location: Knaresborough Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time SJC Recruiting is working on behalf of a well-established law firm seeking an enthusiastic and organised Legal Assistant to join its Litigation team at its head office in Knaresborough. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a senior solicitor on a varied caseload of contentious probate matters. The successful candidate will provide essential legal and administrative support while developing valuable experience within this specialist area of litigation. Key responsibilities Assisting a senior solicitor with contentious probate matters Preparing and formatting correspondence, legal documents and court forms Opening, maintaining and closing client files Communicating professionally with clients, solicitors, courts and other third parties Managing diaries, appointments and important case deadlines Organising documents, evidence and case files Carrying out legal and factual research where required Recording time and assisting with billing and administrative tasks Maintaining client confidentiality and complying with the firm’s procedures Providing general support to the wider Litigation team The ideal candidate will: Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Be highly organised, accurate and attentive to detail Be able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines Have a professional, approachable and sensitive manner when dealing with clients Work well both independently and as part of a team Be confident using Microsoft Office and case-management systems Experience in litigation, wills and probate, or contentious probate would be an advantage but is not essential for the right candidate. What’s on offer The opportunity to work alongside an experienced senior solicitor Varied and interesting work within a supportive Litigation team Opportunities for professional development A professional and friendly working environment If the above opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Ashleigh at SJC Partners.
Legal Assistant - Contentious Probate employer: SJC Partners
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