Private Client Paralegal

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,000 to £32,000

Supportive and collaborative team

Training and professional development

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Full time, permanent position in the/;

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is assisting a busy Private Client team in Hampshire. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in a fast-paced office environment.

The role focuses on file opening, correspondence management, diary coordination, and client communication, with opportunities to develop within Private Client law. A client-focused, detail-oriented individual will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role.
• Experience within Private Client, Wills, Probate or Trusts would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be empathetic and confident dealing with clients and their families.
• Be able to prioritise a varied workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Be reliable, self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and managing general file administration.
• Handling incoming correspondence and ensuring documents are correctly saved to client files.
• Liaising with fee earners regarding tasks, required actions and client queries.
• Providing secretarial support, including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Chasing outstanding documentation and information from clients and third parties.
• Liaising with external organisations, including HMRC and the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Assisting with file closures and archiving.
• Communicating with clients and their families in a professional, courteous and compassionate manner.
• Providing updates and responding to routine client enquiries.
• Supporting the smooth running of the department through general administrative duties.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Client-focused

Time management

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team in Emsworth, Hampshire. This is an office based opportunity to provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within a busy Private Client department. The role would suit an organised and client focused individual with strong administrative skills and an interest in developing their career within Private Client law.

The Role

• Opening new client files and managing general file administration.
• Handling incoming correspondence and ensuring documents are correctly saved to client files.
• Liaising with fee earners regarding tasks, required actions and client queries.
• Providing secretarial support, including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Chasing outstanding documentation and information from clients and third parties.
• Liaising with external organisations, including HMRC and the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Assisting with file closures and archiving.
• Communicating with clients and their families in a professional, courteous and compassionate manner.
• Providing updates and responding to routine client enquiries.
• Supporting the smooth running of the department through general administrative duties.

The Candidate

• Have previous experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role.
• Experience within Private Client, Wills, Probate or Trusts would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be empathetic and confident dealing with clients and their families.
• Be able to prioritise a varied workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Be reliable, self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Salary of £27,000 to £32,000, dependent on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full time, permanent position based in the office.