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Probate Assistant

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR4, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Probate Assistant position is based in Kirkham, Lancashire, offering a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive, particularly in probate or estate administration.
  • The role involves assisting with probate and estate administration, managing client correspondence, and liaising with clients and third parties.
  • The employer supports professional development, offering training opportunities up to solicitor qualification and a friendly, inclusive work environment.
  • The position is office-based with standard hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, and includes benefits such as 4 weeks of annual leave and a statutory pension contribution.

Probate Assistant | Kirkham, Lancashire | 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday | Office-based | £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Our client prides themselves on delivering high-quality, client-focused legal advice to businesses. They are a diverse team with a commitment to personal and professional growth, operating from their newly refurbished Kirkham office. Their mission is to foster both client success and the personal growth of their team members, with many members of staff progressing towards partnership.

You will be a motivated individual to join the Probate Department. Ideally, you will be a Paralegal with relevant experience or a Legal Executive with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Whether you already have qualifications or are looking to progress, the employer will support your professional development every step of the way.

Are you the right person for the job?

  • Experience in probate, estate administration, or similar areas
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Willingness to develop and grow within the role

What will your role look like?

  • Assisting with all aspects of probate and estate administration
  • Managing client correspondence and documentation
  • Liaising with clients and third parties
  • Providing support to the team on a variety of probate cases

What can you expect in return?

  • You'll be based at the newly refurbished Kirkham office, which is undergoing a £40,000 transformation
  • Located in the town centre with easy access to public transport (railway and bus)
  • The office is modern, vibrant, and designed to be an enjoyable place to work
  • The employer actively encourage personal development, and offers training all the way through to solicitor qualification, depending on your aptitude and experience
  • A diverse and inclusive work space
  • An informal management style and a friendly supportive environment
  • They reward performance, offering bonuses to many team members
  • 4 weeks of annual leave plus a Christmas break, a statutory pension contribution, and the option for additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)

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