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Legal Assistant

Focus Resourcing Group
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England

Salary

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Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Legal Assistant specializing in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts at a leading law firm in Reading town centre, requiring office-based work.
  • Applicants should have at least a 2.1 degree and demonstrate a strong interest or experience in the relevant legal fields.
  • Key responsibilities include processing client cases, assisting solicitors, drafting documents, and maintaining high professional standards.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with specific details dependent on experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have proficient knowledge of MS Office, be enthusiastic team players, and embody the firm's values.

Senior Legal Assistant, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts - Reading town centre - office based

Our client is a leading law firm who offers a fantastic work environment and career opportunities. They are now seeking an experienced legal Assistant with a strong interest or experience in Wills, Probate and Trusts to join their busy team.

Your role:

  • Processing clients' cases on a timely and cost-effective basis

  • Assisting solicitors in the team and deal with tasks as delegated

  • Undertaking drafting and legal research, file administration and data management

  • Maintaining the highest professional standards in accordance with the firm's objectives and comply with the firm's quality standards

  • Keeping clients fully informed of the range of services that the firm offers

The person:

  • Have at least a 2.1 degree.

  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts

  • Have proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products and ideally experience of working with a practice management system or large database

  • Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner

  • Be a good team player with willingness to offer support to others in the team

  • Share and embody our values of excellence, integrity and approachability

Benefits:

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance or healthcare cashback plan (can be extended for family)
  • Professional qualifications, memberships and subscriptions
  • Season ticket loan
  • Quarterly staff awards and long service awards after five years
  • Regular wellbeing weeks and a programme of social events
  • An extra day's annual leave to give back through volunteering
  • Staff introduction reward scheme

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered dependent upon experience.

If you would like to hear more, please call Sharon Tanner on 01189567064 or apply now!

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