Private Client Assistant

Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
Competitive salary and benefits

Legal Southwest is recruiting a Private Client Assistant on behalf of an established high street law firm in Williton.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values the contribution of its staff and offers ongoing training, professional development and a supportive, inclusive working environment. If you have previous legal support experience, enjoy working with clients and are happy to take on varied responsibilities, we would like to hear from you.

You will provide administrative and practical support to the Private Client team, helping to deliver a friendly, professional and efficient service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing correspondence, documents and records using Microsoft Office and the firm’s case management system.
• Managing diaries, booking appointments and arranging meetings.
• Attending meetings and assisting with note-taking where required.
• Handling telephone calls, taking accurate messages and passing information promptly to colleagues.
• Providing reception cover, welcoming clients and notifying colleagues of their arrival.
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and ensuring rooms are ready for use.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including sorting, distributing and franking.
• Photocopying, printing and providing general administrative support.
• Supporting colleagues with holiday and sickness cover.
• Working to deadlines and following the firm’s procedures and client care standards.

The position is office-based, with occasional travel to other offices to provide support.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role and a legal background.
• Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and welcoming manner.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing positively to the team.
• A flexible approach to supporting colleagues and covering reception when needed.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and technology.

• Competitive salary.
• Company health cash plan.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Social events and seasonal gifts.
• Recruitment referral scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

You will join an established, expanding practice with a strong focus on personal service to local people and businesses. The role combines legal administration, client contact and wider office support, offering variety alongside opportunities to continue developing your skills.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.