Private Client Legal Assistant - Support to Senior Director

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £28,000 DOE

Permanent position

Direct support to senior Director

Development in Private Client Law

Benefits package

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary to join our Clitheroe-based team. You will provide comprehensive legal, administrative and secretarial support to a senior fee-earning Director in a busy Private Client department.

The role involves preparing documents, managing files and diaries, and coordinating client meetings while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial, legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Experience in Private Client Law is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and other standard office applications.
• Professional, approachable manner with a strong commitment to client care.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and support colleagues in a busy legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and client care documentation.
• Open, maintain and organize client files.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and coordinate client meetings.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and routine client enquiries.
• Assist with preparation of legal documents relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and LPAs.
• Support file management, key date monitoring and progression of client matters.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and external contacts to obtain information and documentation.
• Undertake paralegal and legal administrative tasks under the Director's supervision.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Legal assistant

Paralegal

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Client care

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary to join our Clitheroe-based team. You will provide comprehensive legal, administrative and secretarial support to a senior fee-earning Director in a busy Private Client department.

The role involves preparing documents, managing files and diaries, and coordinating client meetings while delivering excellent client service.