{"id":64245,"date":"2026-09-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/wills-and-estates-legal-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T17:21:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T16:21:04","slug":"wills-and-estates-legal-assistant","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.desiblitz.com\/jobs\/job\/wills-and-estates-legal-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Wills and Estates Legal Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wills and Estates Legal Assistant <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with highly regarded law firm based in Colchester, our client a LEXCEL accredited and a Legal 500 recommended practice. Due to continued growth our client has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced <strong>Wills and Estates Legal Assistant <\/strong>to join their <strong>Wills &amp; Estates<\/strong> department on a full-time basis.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Wills and Estates<\/strong> team is well established the department offers a high quality service to its clients. You will be responsible for providing exceptional support to a Senior Solicitor and Director with a very busy case load. You will be responsible for ensuring client satisfaction by\u00a0pre- empting problems and identifying solutions, and by building and maintaining knowledge of clients and their matters. You should have significant and current experience working as a <strong>Legal Assistant \/ Legal Secretary <\/strong>ideally within a <strong>Private Client<\/strong> department.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Role <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As a <strong>Legal Assistant \/ Legal Secretary <\/strong>You will provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload<\/li>\n<li>Prepare, format and proof read legal documents and correspondence related to private client matters<\/li>\n<li>Manage and organise solicitor\u2019s calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings<\/li>\n<li>Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls and draft as appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Act as first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person<\/li>\n<li>Arrange client meetings<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents<\/li>\n<li>Assist with Billing , track and manage time entries for billable hours<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the preparation of probate applications and the administration od estates<\/li>\n<li>Manage compliance on all files via the case management system, including conflict checks and risk assessments, escalating them to the lawyer if required<\/li>\n<li>Conduct legal research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills Required <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience as a <strong>Legal Assistant \/ Legal Secretary <\/strong>in <strong>Private Client, Wills, and Estates<\/strong> ,particularly in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management system<\/li>\n<li>Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise and handle sensitive information with discretion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary<\/li>\n<li>22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure<\/li>\n<li>Medical benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Program upon completion of probation period<\/li>\n<li>Sick pay policy<\/li>\n<li>Staff Pension scheme upon completion of probation period<\/li>\n<li>Friendly and social environment with Regular social events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply Now\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference \u00a0JSL2340\u00a0OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .<\/p>\n<p>For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.<\/p>\n<p>All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. 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