Private Client Legal Assistant

Job Description

Private Client Legal Assistant

Emsworth, Hampshire

Our client is looking for a Legal Assistant to join a busy, friendly and supportive team based in the Private Client department. You will be based in their Emsworth office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary, legal administrator or legal assistant who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Opening new client files and completing associated administrative procedures.
• Liaising with fee earners to coordinate tasks, follow up actions and respond to client queries.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and assisting with client meetings.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept up to date.
• Handling confidential and sensitive client information appropriately.

About You:

• The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a Private Client legal environment, although applications from candidates with broader legal support experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal or similar within a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• A professional and personable approach when dealing with clients.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £32,000.
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Company pension.