Private Client Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Fareham seeks a Private Client Legal Assistant to provide administrative support and offer high-quality legal services. Responsibilities include drafting Wills and handling administrative tasks. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £25,000, standard holiday entitlement, and a company pension.

Benefits

Standard holiday entitlement

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience within Private Client.
• Experience with digital audio systems and case management systems is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support using digital dictation.
• Draft basic Wills, LPAs, and Court of Protection applications.
• Handle administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Manage telephone enquiries and room bookings.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Fast, accurate typing ability

Job description

Overview

A well-established law firm is looking for a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their busy and expanding team. This will be based in their Fareham office. The ideal candidate must provide administrative support and be able to offer a high-quality legal service to all the clients. You will advise on a variety of matters to include: Will drafting; Probate/Estate Administration; Tax Advice; Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney; Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
• Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
• Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
• Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience

• Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client - at least 1 years + experience.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and office based.
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000 +
• Standard holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension