Assistant Paralegal- Wills & Probate

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 te 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 administrationThis 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 teamIf 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