Legal Assistant: Wills, Trusts & Probate

Role: Legal Assistant – Wills, Trusts & Probate

Location: Skipton

Salary: £25,000- £28,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours – Flexible working pattern

Our award winning legal client who boast various office locations within the region are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant, to join their team in Skipton. Supporting the Wills, Trusts and Probate Lawyers.

This role demands self management, initiative and the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks in a fast paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities – Legal Assistant (Wills, Trusts & Probate)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Wills, Trusts & Probate team.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and forms using audio typing, word processing software, online portals and case management systems.
• Communicate with clients professionally and empathetically, both in person and over the telephone, always delivering excellent client care.
• Open, maintain and manage client files in accordance with firm procedures, ensuring accurate filing and document management.
• Handle sensitive client and firm information with complete confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support the smooth day to day operation of the department by managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Participate in relevant training and development activities to maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, within Wills, Trusts & Probate
• Strong typing and audio typing skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, case management systems and online legal portals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a compassionate and professional approach to client interactions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment while also using initiative to work independently.
• Professional, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of client service.

What’s Our Client Offers

• Salary £25,000 – £28,000 pa
• Full time hours – Flexible working patterns on offer
• On site parking
• Company pension
• Healthcare Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a well established and respected law firm in Skipton. If you are detail oriented, self-motivated and eager to contribute to a growing team, APPLY TODAY!

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.