Private Client Legal Assistant

Workshop Recruitment; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is recruiting for a Private Client Legal Assistant based in Emsworth, Hampshire. The role supports fee earners with diary management, document preparation and client communications in a busy Private Client team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a Private Client environment or similar legal support, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Salary £25,000 - £32,000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a company pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client legal environment preferred.
• Experience as Legal Assistant/Secretary/Paralegal within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Opening new client files and completing associated administrative procedures.
• Liaising with fee earners to coordinate tasks, follow up actions and respond to client queries.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and assisting with client meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept up to date.
• Handling confidential and sensitive client information appropriately.

Skills

Private Client experience

Legal secretarial

Diary management

Client communication

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant Emsworth, Hampshire

Our client is looking for a Legal Assistant to join a busy, friendly and supportive team based in the Private Client department. You will be based in their Emsworth office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary, legal administrator or legal assistant who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Opening new client files and completing associated administrative procedures.
• Liaising with fee earners to coordinate tasks, follow up actions and respond to client queries.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and assisting with client meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept up to date.
• Handling confidential and sensitive client information appropriately.

About You

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a Private Client legal environment, although applications from candidates with broader legal support experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A professional and personable approach when dealing with clients.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £32,000.
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Company pension.