Private Client Legal Assistant – Wills and Probate

Legal Assistant – Probate, Wills & Trusts
Location: Leicester
£23,500 to £28,000

The Firm
My client is a well-established and ambitious law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a wide range of practice areas. They foster a culture built on trust, wellbeing, flexibility, and personal development. What if your next job could offer more than just a salary? What if it brought you meaningful support, growth, and professional fulfilment?

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected Probate, Wills and Trusts department as a Legal Assistant. You’ll support a busy team working on sensitive and important matters. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with a variety of private client matters, including wills, probate applications, and powers of attorney

Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence

Managing client communications efficiently and professionally

Helping with the administration of estates and trusts

Maintaining accurate records, files, and calendar management

Supporting the team to deliver exceptional service to clients

You
Private client experience is preferred. You will be:

Highly organised, with strong administrative and multitasking skills

An excellent communicator with a professional approach

Proactive and reliable, capable of working both independently and within a team

Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced with legal case management systems

Dedicated to delivering excellent client service

Benefits
In return, my client offers a competitive package including:

Salary at or above market rate, reviewed annually

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure days, and loyalty-based increases

Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme

Day off for your birthday

Flexible and hybrid working options

Electric Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes

Life Assurance and enhanced parental leave policies

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme with GP access

Complimentary Will and discounts on legal services

Apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today for a confidential conversation. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your legal support career or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to grow within a collaborative and supportive private client team.