Private Client Legal Assistant

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

26 days' annual leave

Company pension and life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited, on behalf of a respected regional law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant for its busy Wills, Trusts & Probate team in Basingstoke. The role provides essential secretarial and administrative support alongside audio typing, diary management, and client liaison.

You will assist with document preparation, file management, and billing, contributing to a smooth progression of matters and an excellent client experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client or Wills, Trusts & Probate team.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and client care skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Wills, Trusts & Probate team.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence by audio and copy typing.
• Manage diaries and appointments and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Assist with file management, compliance and billing support.
• Support fee-earners to progress matters efficiently and maintain a great client experience.

Job description

Legal Assistant | Wills, Trusts & Probate | Basingstoke

Salary: Competitive + Enhanced Benefits

Private Client | Wills, Trusts & Probate

We're working with a highly regarded regional law firm looking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join its busy Wills, Trusts & Probate team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional looking to develop their career within Private Client law. You'll provide essential support to experienced fee earners while working on a broad range of wills, trusts and probate matters in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You'll be supporting matters including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate applications and estate administration
• Client correspondence and legal document preparation
• File management, compliance and billing support

You'll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, prepare legal documents and correspondence through audio and copy typing, manage diaries and appointments, liaise with clients and third parties, and help ensure matters are progressed efficiently while delivering an excellent client experience.

What could make you stand out?

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client or Wills, Trusts & Probate team.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and client care skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 26 days' annual leave plus additional benefits.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you're looking to join a respected Private Client team where you can continue to develop your legal support career, I'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Ashleigh Curtis,

Legal Assistant | Legal Secretary | Private Client Legal Assistant | Wills & Probate Legal Assistant | Probate Legal Secretary | Private Client Secretary | Wills, Trusts & Probate

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