Our client is now recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its expanding Private Client team in Fareham, Hampshire. My client is a Lexcel accredited & reputable multi-service Law Firm covering the South Coast. The practice is looking for an individual with drive and ambition, who can work on their own initiative as well as in a team, take ownership and manage their own casework, with an emphasis on excellent written and verbal communication. The Role & Responsibilities: • This is a busy and varied role dealing with all areas of private client work.• Diary management and scheduling appointments• Onboarding new clients and carrying out relevant checks• Opening/closing and archiving files• Audio typing and dictation• Producing documents including wills and LPA’s• General secretarial and administration duties• Answering the telephone Person Specification: • The successful candidate would have knowledge and experience in this area of law• Able to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external contacts• Commitment to providing excellent client care• Excellent IT skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing requirements• Team-focus with a flexible "can do" and collaborative approach to working with others, but also able to work alone.• Confidence to communicate with all levels in order to manage expectations and maintain effective working relationships Benefits include, but not limited to; • Contributory Pension• Competitive salary• Client referral gifts• Additional holiday over Christmas• Free or reduced Legal costs for staff and their close family members• Extended sickness policy• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years service• Free sight tests• Health Cash Plan• Discounted gym membership• Life Assurance Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.