Legal Support Assistant - Private Client

She Recruits; Thatcham; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Thatcham is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to join their Private Client team. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting lawyers with administrative tasks, ensuring compliance, and maintaining client records. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a legal environment and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy

Pension

Life Assurance

Medical Health Cash Plan

Discount Portal with Virtual GP & Wellbeing Tools

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role within a legal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing client files in line with firm procedures.
• Typing and formatting legal documents including Wills and Trusts.
• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Legal Support Assistant

Private Client Team – Thatcham

Full-Time | Permanent

Our client, a well-established and reputable law firm, is seeking a professional and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join their Private Client team at their Thatcham office. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering the chance to work within a supportive legal environment, assisting lawyers with a varied caseload and delivering key administrative support.

Tasks

The Role

The successful candidate will play an integral part in supporting the Private Client team.

• Opening and closing client files in line with firm procedures
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate client records and document management systems
• Typing and formatting legal documents including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probate applications
• Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of fee earners
• Amending and proofreading legal documents with a high level of accuracy
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Monitoring fee earners’ emails and responding to administrative matters where appropriate
• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and client onboarding procedures
• Assisting with billing processes, including preparing draft bills and keeping financial records
• Providing general support to fee earners and other team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Requirements

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role within a legal environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities with the confidence to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients alike

Benefits

Salary: Competitive

Office: Thatcham

Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm

Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy; pension; life assurance; medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.

If this sounds like the role for you and an exciting opportunity and you have the skills and experience to join our team, please apply and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.