Private Client Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their team in Fareham. The role involves providing administrative support, drafting basic Wills and Court applications, and handling client enquiries. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of Legal Secretary experience in Private Client matters and possess strong typing skills. This office-based position offers a salary starting from £25,000 and includes standard holiday entitlement and a company pension.

Benefits

Standard holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Legal Secretary in Private Client.
• Proficient in digital dictation systems and office administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support for Private Client matters.
• Draft basic Wills and Court of Protection applications.
• Handle telephone enquiries and administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Fast typing ability

Digital audio systems familiarity

Case management system experience

Job description

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 able to offer a high-quality legal service to all the clients.

Legal Advice Areas

• Will drafting
• Probate/Estate Administration
• Tax Advice
• Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney
• Court of Protection/Deputyship

Duties

• 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 and travel arrangements.

Desired Skills and Experience

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

What They Offer

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