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Legal Assistant

Estate Administration | Up to £32,000 | Kent
Join a leading Legal 500 firm with a progressive outlook and supportive team culture.

A well-regarded and growing Legal 500 firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their busy Estate Administration team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary or assistant to develop their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role:
As a Legal Assistant in the Estate Administration department, you'll be an integral part of the team, providing essential support to fee earners with the day-to-day management of probate and trust administration matters. Your duties will include:

  • Managing new client enquiries and scheduling initial meetings

  • Handling compliance and file closure processes

  • Drafting legal documents and routine correspondence

  • Liaising with clients and solicitors and reporting on case progress

  • Updating the case management system

About You:
You’ll have solid secretarial experience, ideally within Estate Administration or Private Client work. A professional, positive attitude and a collaborative spirit are essential, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join?

  • Work with a respected Legal 500 firm known for its open, team-focused environment

  • Enjoy a flexible team structure with strong partner support

  • Develop your skills and grow within a forward-thinking legal practice

Salary: Up to £32,000 (potentially with some flexibility for the right candidate)

Location: Kent (some hybrid working may be possible after probation)

GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at www.gerrrardwhite.com

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