Legal Assistant – Private Client Team

Location: Lymington
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Level: Legal Assistant

Our Wills, Trusts and Probate team has builta strong reputationforprovidingexpert legal advice combined with a highly personal and compassionate approach. We are proud that many of our clients return to us throughout their lives and recommend us to their families and friends, trusting us to support them through important decisions and significant life events.

As the team continues to grow, we are looking for an organised,proactive and professional Legal Assistant to support our Partners, Senior Associates,Associate sand wider Private Client team. Based in our Lymingtonoffice, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a department that is committed to delivering exceptional client care and building lasting relationships with those we support.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be a valued member of our Private Client Team, providing high-quality administrative and procedural support across a broad range of matters, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, trusts,probate and estate administration. You will work closely with our Partner, Senior Associates and Associates, helping to ensure matters progress efficiently whilemaintainingthe exceptional levels of client care for which the team is known

Based in our Lymingtonoffice, you will playan important rolein supporting the day-to-day management of matters, ensuring work progresses efficiently and clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Private Client work often involves supporting individuals and families through significant life events, from planning for the future to dealing with the affairs of a loved one following bereavement. This role requires someone who combines excellent organisational skills with empathy,professionalism and discretion.

Client support

• Acting as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients.

• Communicating confidently by telephone, email and in person.

• Supporting client appointments, onboardingprocessesand s.

• Providing clear procedural updates and ensuring clients receive an excellent level of service throughout their matter.

• Building positive relationships with clients and ensuring they feel supported throughout their matter.

Matter and document management

• Preparing and organising files, document packs,correspondence and client information.

• Managing file opening and closing procedures.

• Maintaining accurate, organised and audit-ready files.

• Tracking key deadlines, outstandingactionsand procedural requirements.

• Ensuring documents and communications are saved and recorded correctly.

• Supporting the preparation of probate, trust and estate administration documentation as required.

• Producing documents from digital dictation and audio typing to a high standard.

Administrative support

• Managing diaries,appointments and meetings for fee earners.

• Supporting billing processes andmaintainingaccuraterecords.

• Assisting with document production, formatting,scanning and electronic filing.

• Liaising with clients, financial institutions, professional advisers and third parties as required.

• Helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a busy and growing department

Team support

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the team.

• Supporting the fee earners during busy periods.

• Sharing information clearly and effectively to keep matters progressing.

• Contributing to a positive,professional and supportive working environment.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a law firm.

• Experience with in aPrivate Client, Wills,Trustsand Probate…