Private Client Legal Assistant

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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.