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 to 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.
