Private Client Legal Assistant

GerrardWhite; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-street law firm is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant in Peacehaven. This full-time office-based role will involve providing support to fee earners while ensuring smooth team operations. Ideal candidates will have legal administration experience, strong administrative skills, and a client-focused mentality.

Benefits

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus schemes

Health and wellbeing contribution

Generous holiday entitlement (25+ days plus your birthday off)

Staff discounts and additional benefits

Positive, team-focused working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in legal support or assistant role, ideally in Private Client.
• Strong administrative skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients in person and over the phone.
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and organizing meetings.
• Drafting legal documents and managing files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client-first attitude

Administrative skills

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant

A long-established and well-respected high-street law firm is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team in Peacehaven.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior legal administration experience (ideally within Private Client) to build their career in a firm known for its professional yet down-to-earth culture.

The Role:

As a Legal Assistant within the busy Private Client department, you'll be providing direct support to the fee earners and assisting with the smooth running of the team. Responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients in person and over the phone, offering a professional and approachable service
  
  
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and organising meetings
  
  
• Drafting and preparing correspondence and legal documents, including audio typing
  
  
• Supporting file management, including opening, updating, and closing files
  
  
• Handling general administrative tasks such as photocopying, post management, and document dispatch
  
  
• Ensuring all client information is handled confidentially and securely
  
  
• Supporting other members of the Private Client and wider team as needed
  
  
• Committing to continued learning and professional development
  
  

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus schemes
  
  
• Health and wellbeing contribution
  
  
• Generous holiday entitlement (25+ days plus your birthday off)
  
  
• Staff discounts and additional benefits
  
  
• A positive, team-focused working environment within a traditional firm that values long-term staff development
  
  

Who Should Apply?

This role would suit a proactive and organised individual with previous experience in a legal support or assistant role (ideally in Private Client - Wills, Probate, LPAs, etc.). Strong administrative skills, a client-first attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Peacehaven | Full-time, Office-based

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