Probate Legal Assistant

at  NewLaw Solicitors

DO YOU HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN THE LEGAL FIELD AND A DESIRE TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER IN WILLS AND PROBATE? IF SO, WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM AS A PROBATE LEGAL ASSISTANT.

As a Probate Legal Assistant, you will be an essential part of our Wills and Probate Team. You will work closely with Probate Case Managers/ Fee Earners, mastering the intricacies of probate applications and estate administration. Your role will involve:

• Welcoming New Clients: Be the friendly first point of contact, setting up new cases and providing service quotes.
• Administrative Excellence: Manage diaries, produce documents, and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Customer Engagement: Handle inbound calls, provide updates, and assist customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service.
• Case Management: Prepare correspondence, chase information, and handle legal forms.

We are seeking a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy diary system. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, coupled with your commitment to confidentiality, will be crucial. You should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and demonstrate empathy with clients who have suffered a bereavement.

ABOUT US

NewLaw is a leading specialist law firm, ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for three areas: Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Private Client services. Our fresh approach to managing personal injury claims has made us a major force in the sector since we were first established in 2004. Our teams of specialists provide a service that 95% of our clients would recommend.
We’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

• Welcoming New Clients: Be the friendly first point of contact, setting up new cases and providing service quotes.
• Administrative Excellence: Manage diaries, produce documents, and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Customer Engagement: Handle inbound calls, provide updates, and assist customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service.
• Case Management: Prepare correspondence, chase information, and handle legal forms