Legal Assistant – Private Client

Multiple Office Locations
Full-Time | Fast-Paced Environment

I’m currently working with an established and growing high street firm to recruit a Legal Assistant – Private Client.

The firm has built a strong reputation for supporting both local and national communities with a practical, client-focused approach. With over 110 qualified and non-qualified professionals across Staffordshire, Birmingham, the West Midlands, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting, fast-paced role within one of the UK’s top 30 conveyancing practices, offering structure, progression and a genuinely positive working culture.

The Role

You will support the Private Client department, assisting with matters including:

• Wills

• Probate

• Lasting Powers of Attorney

• General Private Client administration

You’ll be working closely with fee earners, managing diaries, handling dictation and ensuring files are progressed efficiently while maintaining high standards of client care.

About You

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant within Private Client

• Experience dealing with Wills, Probate and LPAs

• Confident utilising dictation and audio typing

• Strong diary management skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Excellent, accurate keyboard and word processing skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

• Strong attention to detail

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and face to face)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive starting salary

• Attractive holiday package

• Free Health Shield cover after 3 months

• Pension scheme

• Death in service benefit

• Gifted birthday leave after 12 months

• Annual firm events

• Clear development pathway

This firm offers a welcoming, friendly and professional environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded. They take the time to understand individual needs and actively encourage long-term development.