Private Client Legal Assistant

Position: Private Client Legal Assistant (Permanent)
A well-established law firm is looking for a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their busy and expanding team. This will be based in their Fareham office. The ideal candidate must provide administrative support and able to offer a high-quality legal service to all the clients.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

Will drafting.
Probate/Estate Administration.
Tax Advice.
Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney.
Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 1 years + experience.
Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer:

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and officed based.
Salary depending on experience - £25,000 +
Standard holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
Company Pension