Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Friendly, collaborative working enviro

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in East Sussex is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant to join its established team. The role supports fee earners across wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration, delivering high-quality administrative and client support in a busy, professional environment.

The role is part-time (28-35 hours) with hybrid working. Key duties include audio typing, drafting documents, file management from opening to archiving, client liaison by phone

Qualifications

• Previous Private Client Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience is essential.
• Fast and accurate audio typing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong IT and communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and legal document production
• Preparing correspondence and client engagement documents
• Managing files from opening through to archiving
• Liaising with clients and third parties by phone and email
• Diary management and appointment coordination
• Billing, payments, and financial administration
• Maintaining wills, trust, and powers of attorney records
• Conducting Land Registry and Companies House searches

Skills

Audio typing

Private Client experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant

East Sussex | Part-Time (28-35 Hours) Hybrid Working available

A respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant to join its established team in East Sussex.

Supporting fee earners across wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration matters, you'll provide high-quality administrative and client support in a busy, professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing and legal document production
• Preparing correspondence and client engagement documents
• Managing files from opening through to archiving
• Liaising with clients and third parties by phone and email
• Diary management and appointment coordination
• Billing, payments, and financial administration
• Maintaining wills, trust, and powers of attorney records
• Conducting Land Registry and Companies House searches

About You

• Previous Private Client Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience is essential
• Fast and accurate audio typing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong IT and communication abilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach

The Package

• £27,000-£31,000 FTE, dependent on experience
• Part-time hours (28-35 per week)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly, collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant looking to join a reputable and supportive law firm, we'd love to hear from you.