Estates Assistant

Our client, a prestigious Law Firm based in Holborn, is seeking an Estates Assistant (Probate Matters) to provide support to the team.

This role requires a degree educated candidate who is highly organised, can work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities at times.

Duties will include:

• Collection of bank account balances and money held by the Insolvency Service and the Court Funds Office


• Carry out Companies House checks and where appropriate, write to former directors and shareholders and other interested parties


• Provide waiver letters for company restoration


• Assist in the administration of estates of individuals dying intestate and without kin


• Open all files, prepare all third party bills, complete account forms, pay cheques in and out and generally ensure monies are allocated to correct files and good record keeping


• Assist in the preparation of six monthly accounts


• Explain and assist NHS Trusts, local authorities, solicitors, banks and housing associations as to whether or not it is appropriate for cases to be referred to us


• Deal with telephone enquiries and other administrative matters

To be considered for this role you must have worked in a similar capacity with experience being preferred from a Wills/Probate/Estate position within a law firm.

Hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm.