Legal Administrator - Private Client

Role: Legal Administrator - Private ClientSalary: £24,000 - £26,000Location: Barnsley, South YorkshireContract: Full time, permanent A well-established and highly respected law firm is seeking a Legal Administrator - Private Client to join its busy Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in private client law.

In this role, you will support experienced solicitors handling a wide range of matters including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, and related private client work. The position is ideal for someone looking to develop their legal career within a supportive and professional environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the smooth day-to-day running of the department, helping to ensure matters progress efficiently while maintaining the firm's high standards of client care. Due to the sensitive nature of private client work, the role requires professionalism, discretion, and empathy when working with clients during significant life events.

• Providing administrative and legal support to fee earners within the Private Client team
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and client correspondence
• Assisting with probate and estate administration matters
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in accordance with internal procedures
• Managing fee earners' diaries, appointments, and key deadlines
• Liaising with clients, third parties, and professional contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Handling incoming telephone calls and general enquiries
• Maintaining accurate document management and filing systems
• Supporting the wider team to ensure the efficient running of the department

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a legal support or administrative role (Private Client experience is advantageous but not essential)
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• A professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach
• High levels of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively as part of a team

The firm offers a supportive working environment and a competitive benefits package, including:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Bonus scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Access to legal services (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Long service recognition
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

Additional Information:We are a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, dedicated to matching talented legal professionals with leading practices across the UK. Our clients range from high-street firms to major regional and national practices, and we support candidates at every stage of their legal career.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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