Private Client Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Workshop Recruitment; Sheet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant / Paralegal in Petersfield. You will support the Private Client team with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks, working closely with solicitors to handle wills, probate, estate administration and trusts.

A professional, client-focused approach is essential. Ideal candidates will have prior Private Client experience or broader legal support background, strong communication, and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client legal environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Professional and personable client-facing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the Private Client team.
• Assist with matters relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and LPAs.
• Prepare and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Open, maintain and close client files.
• Liaise with clients and relevant parties.
• Prepare documents for meetings and client communications.

Skills

Legal support

Wills & probate

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Case management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Private Client Legal Assistant / Paralegal Petersfield A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join a successful and growing legal team in Petersfield. This role would suit an experienced legal support professional with a genuine interest in Private Client work, looking to build on their existing experience within a supportive and established team. You will provide essential support across a varied caseload, working closely with experienced solicitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term career within Private Client law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day legal and administrative support to the Private Client team.
• Assisting with matters relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients and other relevant parties.
• Preparing documents for meetings and assisting with the preparation of Wills and other private client documentation.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and assisting with client meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept up to date.
• Handling confidential and sensitive client information appropriately.
• Supporting the wider Private Client team with general administrative duties as required.

About You:

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a Private Client legal environment, although applications from candidates with broader legal support experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A professional and personable approach when dealing with clients.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.

What’s on Offer:

Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £28,000.

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

• Company pension.
• Health & wellbeing programme.