Legal Assistant – Private Client

About the role

Our client, a Lexcel‑accredited multi‑service law firm on the South Coast, is expanding its Private Client team in Fareham. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant who can manage casework independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and handle telephone enquiries.
• Onboard new clients, perform necessary checks and maintain client records.
• Open, close and archive client files.
• Audio‑type and dictate documents, including wills and lasting powers of attorney.
• Prepare a range of legal documents and provide general secretarial support.

Required profile

• Previous experience in private client law.
• Professional communication with internal and external contacts.
• Strong organisational ability, attention to detail and capacity to multitask.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Team‑oriented mindset with the confidence to work independently when needed.

Required skills

• Outlook
• Word
• Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£25,000‑£28,000 per year).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing after five years.
• Additional holiday over Christmas and various staff discounts.
• Free or reduced legal costs for staff and close family.
• Health Cash Plan, discounted gym membership and free sight tests.
• Extended sickness policy and life assurance.