Legal Assistant - Private Client

Legal Assistant - Private Client Our client, based in Bedford, have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join their friendly, well established private client team. Responsibilities: * Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, and other involved parties. * Provide client updates and monitor matter progression. * Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA regulations. * Supervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms, and documents. * Submitting/registering forms and legal documents Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRC. * Responsible for the organisation, safe custodian and release of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney’s, Probates, and other associated legal documents. * Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners. * Monitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diaries. * Searches and registering Wills with Certainty. * Preparing and submitting bills, payments, and receipts, liaising with the finance team. * Preparing Estate Accounts on Excel. * Handling overflow client telephone calls. * Reception cover. * Preparing and taking the banking and post. * General administrative tasks. * Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office. Requirements: * Preferably previous work experience as legal assistant/secretary. * Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office. * Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook). * Working knowledge of case management software. * Proficiency in English. * Excellent administrative and organisational skills. * Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure. * Attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills. Benefits: * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. * Pension scheme. * Holiday bonus scheme. * Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications. * Firm funded eye tests