Senior Private Client Legal Assistant — 1:1 Support

Search Consultancy LTD; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Workplace pension

Handover with current Legal Assistant

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team in a stable, long-term role. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a senior Private Client fee earner and manage all aspects of secretarial and administrative duties.

Applicants should have at least five years in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant role with Private Client experience, excellent organisation, and strong client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant or similar legal support role.
• Private Client experience essential.
• Excellent organisational and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 secretarial and administrative support to a Private Client fee earner.
• Manage correspondence, documentation and day-to-day administration across Private Client matters.
• Coordinate diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues and external contacts by phone and email.
• Assist with file opening, maintenance and closing procedures.
• Prepare and process legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Support billing and other matter-related administration.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised client and matter records.
• Work collaboratively with fee earners and the wider support team.

Skills

Private Client exp

Legal Secretary exp

Excellent organisation

Client liaison

Document management

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team in a stable, long-term role. The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a senior Private Client fee earner and manage all aspects of secretarial and administrative duties.

Applicants should have at least five years in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant role with Private Client experience, excellent organisation, and strong client communication skills.