Legal Assistant Private Client

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Lewes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Lewes is looking for a highly experienced Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team. You will provide exceptional administrative support, manage documents and client communication, and ensure compliance with legal protocols. The firm offers a competitive salary of £26,000 to £30,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities. This is a full-time, permanent position in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Discount vouchers

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Private Client is essential.
• Fast and accurate typing skills are required.
• Ability to follow legal protocols and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process audio dictation and type documents.
• Draft client correspondence and manage diaries.
• Prepare invoices and manage financial queries.
• Conduct Land Registry and Companies House searches.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience in Private Client

Typing skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

BigHand

Job description

Location: Lewes

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a long established, Chambers ranked law firm with a reputation for delivering outstanding legal expertise with a modern, client-first approach. With offices in Lewes and London, they offer comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UK. Delivering exceptional service to their clients is at the heart of everything they do.

The Private Client team, based in Lewes, provides expert, tailored advice to UK and international private individuals, multi-generational families, high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. With an unwavering focus on client care, they offer a comprehensive suite of services, including wills, inheritance, powers of attorney, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax strategy.

The Role

They are seeking a highly experienced Legal Assistant with expertise in Private Client to join their dedicated team in Lewes. If you are passionate about providing exceptional administration support, can work methodically with great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Document Management

• Processing audio dictation using BigHand
• Typing and amending documents from manuscript or copy, including correspondence and legal documents
• Opening, closing and archiving client files

Client & Communication

• Drafting routine correspondence, including client engagement letters
• Liaising with clients and third parties via telephone and email
• Managing diaries and appointments

Financial Administration

• Preparing invoices, processing payments, receipts, and transfers, and resolving related queries

Records & Compliance

• Creating and maintaining Will, EPA, and LPA databases
• Handling original Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Maintaining Trust permanent folders

Legal Searches

• Conducting Land Registry and Companies House searches

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Private Client is essential
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to follow procedural and legal protocol
• A methodical approach and good time management
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positivity and adaptability
• A high standard of written and spoken English

Benefits

• A welcoming and inclusive culture with a focus on collaboration
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with regular social events and a supportive team ethos
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, a medical cash plan, virtual GP services, discount vouchers and wellbeing support

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.