Private Client Paralegal: Wills & Probate Support

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

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.