Private Client Legal Assistant

Pertemps; Silsden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal services provider in Silsden is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant for their Private Client department. In this role, you'll provide essential administrative support to Fee Earners, manage client matters using a case management system, and perform various administrative duties. The position offers significant benefits such as enhanced holidays, a company-paid healthcare plan, and training opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for learning.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company-paid healthcare plan

Training and development opportunities

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with eagerness to learn.
• Previous experience as a legal assistant is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage client matters and utilize case management system.
• Assist in the preparation, organization, and archiving of legal files.
• Handle client correspondence through various methods.
• Manage appointments, calls, emails, and general administration.
• Witness signings and legal documents as required.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational abilities

Proficiency in IT

Tools

Proclaim case management system

Job description

Legal Assistant – Private Client

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Private Client department and provide comprehensive administrative support to our Fee Earners. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant looking to develop their career in law, with a range of exciting benefits including high street discounts, an additional day off for your birthday, a company‑paid healthcare plan, discounted legal products, enhanced holiday entitlement, and much more!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in managing client matters, utilizing our case management system, Proclaim, in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will assist in the preparation, organization, and archiving of legal files and supporting documentation. Other responsibilities will include:

• Managing the diary of your assigned Fee Earner, including booking client appointments and meetings.
• Preparing client correspondence through audio typing, word processing, or digital dictation.
• Handling telephone calls, inquiries, and requests in a professional and efficient manner.
• Managing emails, post, photocopying, and other general administrative duties.
• Witnessing signings and other legal documents as required.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate with excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in IT. You should be a collaborative team player with a keen attention to detail. While prior legal assistant experience is preferred, it is not essential—if you’re eager to learn and have a passion for supporting others, we would love to hear from you!

If you are looking to be part of a supportive, dynamic team and are excited by this opportunity, please apply today!

Benefits:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement – 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Discounted legal products.
• Opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Company‑paid healthcare plan.
• Workplace pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme and remote GP services.
• Rewards and recognition scheme.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Training and development opportunities, supporting career progression.
• High street discounts.