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Role – Legal Assistant

Salary – £26,000

Start Date – TBC

Close date – 31st March 2026

Location - Central Bristol / with hybrid working following completion of probationary period.

About us

At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.

You can find out more about us via: https://www.kctrust.co.uk/about-us

Our Purpose

To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.

What you’ll be doing

Drafting and reviewing estate correspondence

Setting up new estate files, including reviewing legal documents

Carrying out insolvency checks, asset and will searches and property valuations instructions

Dealing with clients and third parties via multiple communication channels (telephone, email)

Handling incoming and outgoing post

Encashing assets and paying debts on behalf of our estates

Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless client experience

Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work

What we’re looking for

Qualifications are desirable but not essential, we are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:

Experience in an administrative or customer service role

Experience in dealing with financial or legal documentation

The type of person you’ll be:

A Strong communicator—clear, empathetic, and confident

A proactive, solutions-focused individual

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

A passion for making a difference in people’s lives

What we can offer you

We believe in rewarding great work.

For this role we offer the following benefits from day 1:

£26,000 per annum 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30.

Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments

Employee discounts across a range of products and services.

Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental & holiday buy.

Company pension scheme – matching up to 5% Income protection insurance Life assurance policy

Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme Annual performance and salary review

Why join us?

A supportive, people-first culture

Opportunities for growth and development

A chance to make a real impact during life’s most challenging times

Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs

Excellent opportunity to start a career law firm with one of the Uks biggest providers of Estate Administration

Where you’ll be working

Hybrid following passing your probation including our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3LG

Hiring process – what to expect

We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here’s what you can expect:

Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted

Interview – This is your competency based interview with the a team manager (up to 60mins)

Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within 1 week.

Support - We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments—whether that’s for an interview or any part of the process—please let us know. We’re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.

Ready to apply?

If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration.

For any queries you may have before applying please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@kctrust.co.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Kings Court Trust, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience—nothing else.

We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do.

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