Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant, Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts - Reading town centre - office based Our client is a leading law firm who offers a fantastic work environment and career opportunities. They are now seeking an experienced legal Assistant with a strong interest or experience in Wills, Probate and Trusts to join their busy team. Your role: Processing clients' cases on a timely and cost-effective basis Assisting solicitors in the team and deal with tasks as delegated Undertaking drafting and legal research, file administration and data management Maintaining the highest professional standards in accordance with the firm's objectives and comply with the firm's quality standards Keeping clients fully informed of the range of services that the firm offers The person: Have at least a 2.1 degree. Demonstrate a genuine interest in Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts Have proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products and ideally experience of working with a practice management system or large database Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner Be a good team player with willingness to offer support to others in the team Share and embody our values of excellence, integrity and approachability Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme Up to 25 days annual leave Pension scheme Private medical insurance or healthcare cashback plan (can be extended for family) Professional qualifications, memberships and subscriptions Season ticket loan Quarterly staff awards and long service awards after five years Regular wellbeing weeks and a programme of social events An extra day's annual leave to give back through volunteering Staff introduction reward schemeA is offered dependent upon experience. If you would like to hear more, please call Sharon Tanner on (phone number removed) or apply now