Private Client Legal Support Specialist

PT group; Northampton; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

27 days annual leave (plus public)

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

HCR, based in Northampton, is seeking an organised Legal Support Assistant to join its Private Client team. You will support solicitors handling wills, probate, trusts, and powers of attorney, with diary management, document preparation, and client liaison.

You will report to the Legal Support Manager and provide in-depth business support to Partners and fee earners, ensuring professional client care and efficient administration.

Qualifications

• Adaptable, personable, client-facing telephone etiquette.
• Excellent attention to detail in all tasks.
• Strong administrative experience with PA duties.
• Experience in legal, medical or professional services environment; Private Client sector desirable.
• Sound IT knowledge including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
• Prepare correspondence and documents via audio typing and word-processing.
• Draft and format letters, documents and forms.
• Be the first point of contact for clients.
• Liaise with third parties such as banks, Probate Registry and HMRC.
• Provide administrative and business support for allocated fee earners.
• Assist with preparation of financial transactions as required.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Attention to detail

Administrative experience

PA duties

Legal sector experience

MS Office

Excel

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

HCR, based in Northampton, is seeking an organised Legal Support Assistant to join its Private Client team. You will support solicitors handling wills, probate, trusts, and powers of attorney, with diary management, document preparation, and client liaison.

You will report to the Legal Support Manager and provide in-depth business support to Partners and fee earners, ensuring professional client care and efficient administration.