Full job description

We are working with a respected Leeds based Law firm who are looking for a Wills & probate Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and further their legal career within a supportive setting; the successful candidate will support the Paralegal and Fee Earners within the private client department, ideally with a Wills & Probate background, but other areas of a law will also be considered. The successful candidate will work closely with clients and te wider paralegal team to ensure smooth progression on matters including;


*Assisting with the drafting of wills, codicils, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and related documents
*Supporting all aspects of probate and estate administration, including taxable and non-taxable estates
*Preparing probate applications and inheritance tax forms (IHT205 and IHT400)
*Obtaining asset and liability valuations
*Undertaking general administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and diary management
*Attending client meetings where appropriate and accurately recording instructions
*Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
*Assisting with billing, time recording, and file administration
This is a great opportunity to join a respected law firm within Leeds city centre, this fully office based role would be ideal for a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, the ideal candidate will have;


*An understanding of Wills and Probate (desirable)
*Understanding of probate processes and estate administration
*Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
*Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
*Confident written and verbal communication skills
*Good IT skills, including case management systems and Microsoft Office
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you hold the above skills and experiences and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV for review. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.