At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage casework, schedule appointments, and produce legal documents in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Reputable multi-service Law Firm with a focus on private client work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, extra holiday, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a driven team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in private client law and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Our client is now recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its expanding Private Client team in Fareham, Hampshire.
My client is a Lexcel accredited & reputable multi-service Law Firm covering the South Coast.
The practice is looking for an individual with drive and ambition, who can work on their own initiative as well as in a team, take ownership and manage their own casework, with an emphasis on excellent written and verbal communication.
The Role & Responsibilities
- This is a busy and varied role dealing with all areas of private client work.
- Diary management and scheduling appointments
- Onboarding new clients and carrying out relevant checks
- Opening/closing and archiving files
- Audio typing and dictation
- Producing documents including wills and LPA’s
- General secretarial and administration duties
- Answering the telephone
Person Specification
- The successful candidate would have knowledge and experience in this area of law
- Able to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external contacts
- Commitment to providing excellent client care
- Excellent IT skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing requirements
- Team-focus with a flexible “can do” and collaborative approach to working with others, but also able to work alone.
- Confidence to communicate with all levels in order to manage expectations and maintain effective working relationships
Benefits include, but not limited to;
- Contributory Pension
- Competitive salary
- Client referral gifts
- Additional holiday over Christmas
- Free or reduced Legal costs for staff and their close family members
- Extended sickness policy
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years service
- Free sight tests
- Health Cash Plan
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance
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Legal Assistant - Private Client in Fareham employer: Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Join a supportive and dynamic team at Ellis-Fermor and Negus in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, where your expertise as a Wills and Probate Lawyer will be valued and nurtured. With a strong commitment to Honesty, Respect, and Teamwork, the firm fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, ensuring you can build meaningful relationships with clients while achieving your career goals. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant community, where your contributions directly impact the lives of clients and the reputation of the firm.
