Private Client Paralegal

Confidential; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Generous annual leave

Office-based role

Full-time position

Job summary

Confidential in Emsworth, Hampshire is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Private Client team. The role supports fee earners with secretarial and administrative duties in a busy department.

The position suits an organised, client-focused individual with interest in Private Client law and strong administrative skills. Office-based, full-time, with training and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role.
• Experience in Private Client, Wills, Probate or Trusts is advantageous but not essential.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Empathetic and confident dealing with clients and their families.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and adapt to changing demands.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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 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 secretary experience

Private Client knowledge

Organised

Communication skills

Empathetic with clients

Ability to prioritise workload

Reliability and motivation

Tools

Case management software

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.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.