Please note that we will not consider applications without a cover letter as well as a CV.

GoodLaw Solicitors LLP are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Private Client department in Farnham on a full time, Monday - Friday basis. We are a vibrant, friendly firm seeking the best talent to join and grow with us. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in Wills, Probate and Asset Protection to join at an entry level position, with the opportunity to further their studies. We are looking for the right person to support our client-focused environment.

The right person will have a passion for Private Client, and want to pursue a career in Private Client. This is a great opportunity for someone who has or wants Legal Assistant experience in Private Client and is seeking the next step in their progression.

The ideal candidate will assist fee earners and provide administrative support to the Private Client department, to ensure smooth running files and effective case management. Additionally, the candidate will be the first point of contact for the department and will communicate frequently with new and existing clients in order to provide a high-quality service.

Key responsibilities:

• Answer incoming enquiries to the business, providing a high standard of customer care
• Dealing with new client enquiries for the department, taking initial instructions, updating the enquiries database, liaising with fee earners/sign posting new clients, arranging appointments.
• Creation of the matter on a case management system and drafting client care documentation
• Preparing attendance notes and ensuring this and other filing is completed on a daily basis
• Assist the fee earners with administration and management of will, LPA, probate, court of protection, and other matters, taking all steps needed to help progress files
• Drafting LPA documents
• Assisting with will and LPA signing appointments
• Ensuring the storage of wills is completed correctly and keeping the storage database is up to date
• Producing invoices, taking payments, and liaising with accounts regarding payments in
• File administration and archiving
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm 's and client’s documentation and information

Please provide a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to Emma Knight direct at recruitment@goodlawsolicitors.co.uk, or via this service.

Benefits:

• Salary £24,000 per annum
• 35 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Pension
• Health and well-being scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Farnham, GU9 7UD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person