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 worki...