Legal Assistant Placement
Are you passionate about the law? Eager to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced legal environment?
Look no further!
Join our Legal Assistant Placement at Winn Solicitors!
We're looking for driven candidates to join Winn Group for a Year Long Academic Placement in our Wills, Probate & Trusts Department, for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
Here, you'll acquire first-hand experience within a legal firm and delve into diverse aspects of the law, gaining invaluable insights along the way.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and well-being, and fosters your growth.
Your Responsibilities
Duties as a Legal Assistant will include administration tasks to assist fee earners, and will include:
- Supporting the Wills, Probate & Trusts Team and the effective handling of a caseload of Wills, Probate & Trust related client cases.
- Engaging and communicating with clients and third parties in a professional manner.
- Accurate recording of instructions and / or data received from clients and third parties within Proclaim.
- Accurate drafting of legal documents such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deeds.
- Effectively using case management and drafting software packages including Proclaim and Arken.
- Effectively using the online portal to submit Probate applications.
- Contacting clients and third parties to chase the return of any outstanding documentation and ensure the progression of matters.
- Delivering a high standard of service to clients.
What We're Looking For:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.
- Confidential and discreet.
- Ability to work closely with members of a team.
- Cooperative and flexible approach.
- IT literate.
- Commitment to own personal development.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
Please provide us with an up-to-date CV and a covering letter. Please answer the following questions in your covering letter:
- Why do you want to take part in a Legal Assistant Placement Year at Winn Solicitors?
- What skills would you bring to the Legal Assistant role and Winn Solicitors?
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Winn Solicitors is one of the country's leading claims management companies taking care of no win no fee accident claims from start to finish.
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To start the application process, please complete the form below, upload your CV and include a covering letter.
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What our Staff Say
“When I first walked through the door, I was worried I would be out of my depth, but after a couple of weeks I picked it up thanks to the great training you get.”
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