Legal Assistant – Private Client

Legal Southwest; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Private Client Assistant to join their collaborative team. This role offers the chance to support experienced lawyers in various private client matters, including Wills and Estate Administration. The firm prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to employee development. Ideal for candidates with administrative or legal support experience, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you're eager to grow your legal career in a charming Dorset town, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development

Competitive salary

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to private client fee earners.
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients on sensitive matters.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Education

Experience in a legal environment

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and respected law firm with a strong presence across the Southwest. With a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and a friendly, collaborative culture, they are now looking for a Private Client Assistant to join their welcoming team in the Sherborne office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous administrative or legal support experience who is keen to build a career in private client law. You’ll be supporting a team of experienced lawyers who specialise in Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to private client fee earners
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, often dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and supporting with general office tasks
• Opening, maintaining, and archiving client files in line with firm procedures
• Assisting with billing and file management processes

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a professional, empathetic manner
• Confident with Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting colleagues and clients

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for development and progression within a highly regarded firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to be part of a firm that values both its people and the clients it serves

This is a brilliant role for someone looking to develop their legal career in a client-focused, team-oriented practice located in one of Dorset’s most charming towns.

If you’re looking to join a firm where your contribution will be genuinely valued and your career nurtured, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.