Private Client Legal Assistant

  • Service Care Solutions - Legal
  • Orpington, Kent
  • Mar 23, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing Estate Administration team within a well-established firm in South East London. The department specialises in probate and trust administration, working closely with other specialist teams in a collaborative and supportive environment.ROLE: Legal AdministratorLOCATION: South East LondonSALARY: £30,000 to £32,000 per annumThe Role - You will support fee earners with the day-to-day running of a busy caseload while acting as a key point of contact for clients and external solicitors.Key Responsibilities
  • Managing new client enquiries and arranging initial meetings
  • Supporting fee earners with estate administration matters
  • Liaising with clients and solicitors, providing progress updates
  • Drafting routine legal documents and correspondence
  • Maintaining and updating the case management system
  • Assisting with compliance processes and file closures
About You
  • Extensive secretarial or administrative experience, ideally within Estate Administration or Private Client
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Professional, proactive and a strong team player
  • Excellent communication and client service skills
Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on or email across an updated CV to . We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.