Estate Law Assistant

20 hours ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

The role of Estate Law Assistant at CV-Library involves providing exceptional support to a senior solicitor and director with a busy caseload. Your main responsibilities will include preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, as well as managing the solicitor's calendar and acting as the first point of contact for clients.

You will be responsible for arranging client meetings, preparing and managing legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents. Additionally, you will assist with billing, track and manage time entries for billable hours, and conduct legal research.

To be successful in this role, you will require previous experience as a legal secretary in Private Client, Wills and Estates, particularly in a fast-paced environment. You should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management systems, as well as having strong organisational and time management skills.

We offer a competitive salary of £30,000, 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure. You will also have access to medical benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, sick pay policy, and a staff Pension scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded law firm based in Colchester, where you will work with a high-quality team that offers a fantastic service to its clients. If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you.



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