Private Client Legal Assistant
Kingston Upon Thames
Salary negotiable depending upon experience
Overview
Join our dynamic legal team as a Private Client Legal Assistant, where your energy and organizational skills will play a vital role in supporting our private client services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors, assisting with a variety of legal tasks that help clients protect their wealth and estate planning needs. You will be at the heart of a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth administrative operations while delivering exceptional service to clients. If you thrive in a lively setting and are passionate about legal support, this position is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to private client solicitors, including managing schedules and correspondence
- Prepare and draft legal documents, letters, and reports with precision using audio typing and Microsoft Office tools
- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible
- Assist with client communications via phone, email, and in-person meetings, demonstrating excellent communication skills
- Conduct research and gather information relevant to estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters
- Manage incoming calls efficiently using Microsoft Outlook and ensure timely responses to client inquiries
- Support the team in preparing presentations and reports using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for internal meetings or client updates
Skills
- Strong audio typing skills with high accuracy and speed to support document preparation
- Proven administrative experience within a legal or professional environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise effectively with clients and team members
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for daily tasks and document management
- Sound IT skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new software or systems used within the firm
- Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail for managing multiple priorities efficiently
- Effective time management abilities to meet deadlines in a busy legal setting
This role offers an engaging environment where your proactive approach will be valued. We are committed to fostering your professional growth while providing a supportive workplace that recogniess your contributions.
If you are motivated by helping clients secure their future through meticulous legal support, please feel free to apply.
Pay: £26,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
