Eventus Legal Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join an Estate Administration team within a highly reputable regional law firm based in Orpington, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with private client, probate, or estate administration experience to join a supportive and collaborative law firm offering genuine training and development opportunities. The role is fully office based in Orpington, Kent, with a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience, alongside a strong benefits package and long term career progression. Benefits include 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off and Christmas shutdown, over £1000 flexible benefits allowance, health checks, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, subsidised qualifications and study leave, and an annual bonus scheme.
Role Responsibilities
This Private Client Legal Assistant job in Orpington, Kent will support a busy Estate Administration department handling probate and trust administration matters. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting fee earners with the day to day management of a large caseload
- Handling new client enquiries professionally and efficiently
- Organising initial client meetings and appointments
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, and third parties regarding matter progression
- Drafting legal documentation and routine correspondence
- Updating and maintaining the case management system
- Assisting with compliance procedures and file management
- Closing files in line with firm procedures
- Working closely with colleagues across specialist departments where required
Person Specification
Applications are welcomed from Legal Assistants, Legal Secretaries, or Paralegals with experience in Private Client law for this Legal Assistant role in Orpington, Kent. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience within private client, probate, wills and probate, or estate administration
- Worked in a law firm as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- A positive, professional, and team focused approach
- Confidence using case management systems and Microsoft Office
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Private Client Legal Assistant in Orpington, Kent will benefit from:
- Salary of £28,000 to £32,000 depending on experience
- Flexible benefits allowance – over £1000 in value
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Subsidised qualifications and study leave
- Pension contributions
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional day holiday for your birthday, and Christmas shutdown
- Health checks
- Fresh fruit and snacks provided in the office
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mindfulness sessions
- Social events
- Training and development opportunities
About the Company
This Private Client Legal Assistant opportunity in Orpington, Kent is with a highly regarded and growing law firm recognised for its supportive culture, collaborative working environment, and partner led approach. The firm has an excellent reputation for private client and estate administration work, offering employees exposure to high quality matters alongside ongoing support and professional development. The culture encourages teamwork, open communication, and progression within the business.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Legal Assistant job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Richard Hatchett at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at richard.hatchett@eventuslegal.com or contact 07495 734 342 for a confidential discussion. If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years experience and or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.