Private Client Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Winchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Winchester is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Private Client department. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, strong typing skills, and familiarity with case management systems. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents and maintaining client files. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 - £32,000, 25 days of holiday, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Private Client.
• Proficient in using digital dictation systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate client admin files.

Responsibilities

• Produce correspondence using digital dictation.
• Draft basic Wills and Court of Protection applications.
• Handle client inquires and arrange meetings.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Fast, accurate typing ability

Experience with case management systems

IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

This well-established and reputable law firm are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Private Client department.

The chosen candidate needs to be someone who is familiar with all the processes and procedures associated with the Private Client department and can start assisting from day one.

Private Client areas

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

Responsibilities

• Using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
• Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.
• Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
• Completion of forms relating to tax i.e. Inheritance Tax.
• Production of attendance notes.
• General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
• Meeting and greeting clients.
• Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
• Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience

• Legal Assistant experience essential within Private Client. At least 2-3 years.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.
• Experience of using case management system.
• IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm and full time in the office.
• Salary depending on experience £28,000 - £32,000.
• 25 Days holiday.
• Pension scheme