Legal Assistant - Private Client
14 days ago
Basingstoke
I am currently recruiting for a well established Law firm in Basingstoke, who is recruiting due to expansion in their private client team. They provide expert, sensitive and client-focused advice on a broad range of private client matters including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, probate, and estate administration. We are known for building long-term client relationships, often supporting multiple generations of families. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and respectful working culture, where every team member contributes to a high-quality client experience. What you’ll be doing • Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, • Typing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and forms (audio and copy typing), • Managing diaries, booking appointments, and handling incoming calls and emails, • Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and sensitive manner, • Maintaining accurate client files both electronically and in hard copy, • Proven experience working as a Legal Assistant, ideally within a Private Client or Wills, Trusts & Probate team, • Fast and accurate typing skills, including experience with audio typing, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems My client offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke Half Marathon of which we are headline sponsors. Please apply today - this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well established Law firm, offering further career development and progression within a friendly and supportive team.