Legal Assistant – Private Client

About the role

An experienced Private Client Legal Assistant is needed to join a well‑established, Legal 500‑ranked firm in Warrington. You will become part of a large, friendly team, supporting lawyers and contributing to a collaborative, professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Handle enquiries from clients, solicitors and other parties.
• Record detailed attendance notes for all correspondence.
• Open and close files, keeping them up‑to‑date.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Draft basic letters and prepare/submit simple legal documents.
• Complete legal forms, register documents and submit court applications.
• Conduct searches and register wills with Certainty.
• Prepare and submit bills and create estate accounts.
• Provide reception cover as required.

Required profile

• Experienced Private Client Legal Assistant.
• Motivated to develop a career within a commercial property department.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (additional leave for meeting performance targets).
• Firm‑funded eye care, including regular eye tests.
• Ongoing training and development with support for professional qualification study.