Legal Assistant - Southsea - Up To £30K

Office Angels; Southsea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Southsea is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Private Client services. The role involves drafting Wills, preparing legal documentation, and maintaining client files. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position includes excellent perks like 25 days of annual leave, your birthday off, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + BHs

Your birthday off

Free parking

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant in Private Client law.
• Digital audio dictation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting basic Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Preparing tax-related forms and documentation.
• Producing correspondence and legal documents.
• Maintaining accurate client files.
• Managing client interactions and bookings.

Skills

Fast and accurate typing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Client-focused attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work for a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for excellence in Private Client services? Our client offers an excellent benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off, free parking and fantastic progression opportunities!

Role

Legal Assistant

Company

Law firm

Location

Southsea

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 DOE

Perks

25 days annual leave + BHs, your birthday off, free parking and lots of training and professional development opportunities!

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting basic Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and Court of Protection applications
• Preparing tax-related forms, including Inheritance Tax documentation
• Producing correspondence and legal documents via digital dictation
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive client files
• Creating attendance notes and supporting case documentation
• General administrative duties: photocopying, scanning, filing, and faxing
• Managing client interactions: greeting visitors, handling calls, and booking meetings
• Coordinating travel arrangements and meeting room bookings

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant in Private Client law
• Fast and accurate typing skills (digital audio dictation experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management systems
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, approachable, and client-focused attitude

How to apply

Contact our team today to hear more about this or other opportunities. Office Angels South Coast Team - (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)

Equal Opportunities

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website