Legal Assistant

ROLE: Legal Assistant

LOCATION: Nottingham

SALARY: Competitive based on experience

HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday

BENEFITS:

• 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
• Life Insurance at 3x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits

Sills & Betteridge LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide high-quality support to our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and client-focused individual looking to develop their career within a well-established and supportive law firm.

You will undertake the following but not limited to:

• Supporting fee earners with client files, correspondence and legal documentation
• Managing diaries, appointments and client communications
• Assisting with probate applications and estate planning administration
• Liaising with clients, financial institutions and other third parties
• Maintaining accurate records and always ensuring confidentiality

You will enjoy this role if you are:

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• A confident communicator with excellent client care skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital systems
• Able to prioritise workload and work collaboratively within a team

Previous experience in a legal support role, knowledge of case management systems, or experience within Wills, Trusts & Probate is desirable but not essential. GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) are required.

Our Private Client team offers a compassionate, trusted service to individuals and families. You will join a collaborative department where legal expertise is matched by empathy and integrity.

With multiple Legal 500 and British Wills & Probate Awards accolades including Solicitor Firm of the Year (Winners) and Probate Team of the Year (Highly Commended), we provide the ideal setting for private client professionals seeking to make a real difference in people’s lives.

We are ranked the No. 1 Law Firm in Gainsborough according to client reviews on independent online review platform Review Solicitors with an overall rating of 4.8 stars – and we are rated 4.9 out of 5 on Glassdoor, with 99% of employees saying they would recommend us as a great place to work.

To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits visit Working at Sills & Betteridge | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors