Senior Private Client Legal Assistant (1:1 Support)

Search Consultancy LTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Workplace pension

Comprehensive handover

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team in Portsmouth. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a senior Private Client fee earner, handling diary management, correspondence and file administration with a strong emphasis on accuracy and client service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant role, private client experience, and excellent organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Private Client Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience required.
• 5+ years in a legal support role as secretary/assistant.
• Strong legal admin and document management skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage workload.
• Professional, personable client communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to build solid relationships with the fee earner.
• Proactive, dependable and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 secretarial and admin support to a Private Client fee earner.
• Manage correspondence, documentation and day-to-day admin for 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.
• Prioritise tasks and manage competing workloads.
• Maintain accurate and well-organised client/matter records.
• Collaborate with fee earners and the wider support team.

Skills

Private Client exp

Legal secretary

Diary management

Client comms

Document management

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team in Portsmouth. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a senior Private Client fee earner, handling diary management, correspondence and file administration with a strong emphasis on accuracy and client service.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant role, private client experience, and excellent organisational and communication skills.