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Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Emsworth, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join our busy and friendly Private Client Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or assistant who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.

The successful candidate will provide efficient secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners within the department, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of client matters from inception through to completion. The role will be office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening new client files and undertaking file administration.
• Managing incoming correspondence and ensuring it is appropriately linked to client files.
• Liaising with fee earners regarding required actions, tasks and client queries.
• Providing general secretarial support including diary management, document preparation and dictation.
• Chasing outstanding documentation and information from clients and third parties.
• Liaising with external organisations including HMRC, the Office of the Public Guardian and other professional bodies.
• Assisting with file closure and archiving procedures.
• Communicating with clients in a professional, courteous and compassionate manner, recognising that many matters involve sensitive personal circumstances.
• Supporting clients by providing updates and responding to routine enquiries, ensuring a high standard of client care is maintained at all times.
• Undertaking any other reasonable administrative duties as required by the department.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be highly organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be a confident and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion when dealing with clients and their families.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands.
• Be trustworthy, reliable and self-motivated.
• Work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience using case management and Microsoft Office systems.
• Previous experience within a legal environment, particularly Private Client, Wills, Probate or Trusts work, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,000 – £32,000, depending on experience.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.

How to Apply

If you are an organised, client-focused individual looking to develop your career within Private Client law, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Belcher Addison Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.