Private Client Legal Assistant

Job title:

Private Client Legal Assistant

Company

Browns Recruitment Consultancy

Job description

Private Client Legal AssistantLee-on-the-Solent Office
Full Time | Competitive Salary | Flexible Working AvailableA well-established, Lexcel-accredited multi-service law firm with over 150 years of trusted service across the South Coast and the Isle of Wight is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their busy Private Client Team in the Lee-on-the-Solent office.About the RoleThis is a varied and rewarding role, providing administrative and secretarial support to the Private Client team. You will play a key part in supporting solicitors and fee earners to deliver high-quality legal services.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support
• Diary management and appointment scheduling
• Onboarding new clients, including ID and AML checks
• File management – opening, closing, and archiving
• Audio typing and dictation transcription
• Drafting and producing legal documents
• Handling telephone enquiries and taking accurate messages
• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional manner

About YouThe ideal candidate will have experience in private client law or a strong background in legal administrative support.Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A flexible, team-oriented mindset
• Confidence in managing expectations and working independently

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Extended sickness policy
• Free or reduced legal costs for staff and close family
• Client referral gifts
• Free sight tests
• Additional holiday over Christmas
• Flexible working opportunities

If you are interested in this position please submit your CV to Tanya Brown at Browns Recruitment Group as directed.

Expected salary

£20000 – 26000 per year

Location

Portsmouth

Job date

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:08:39 GMT

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