Legal Assistant - Private Client

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 Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.