Legal Assistant

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is thrilled to present this outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team at a leading Southwest legal and financial planning firm.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to provide exceptional administrative support while building long-term client relationships in a supportive, family-friendly environment that truly values work-life balance.

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious Southwest legal and financial planning firm that takes pride in building long-term client relationships. They offer comprehensive expert advice across a range of legal and financial services for individuals and businesses.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy Private Client team where you'll play a vital role in supporting Fee Earners and maintaining exceptional client service standards. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to Private Client Fee Earners
• Manage diaries and organise meetings with precision and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and client files to the highest standards
• Act as key point of contact for clients alongside Fee Earners
• Draft letters, documents, and correspondence with attention to detail
• Support the team in delivering high-quality client service across all matters

Legal Assistant Requirements

• Experience in a legal assistant role within private client
• A high degree of accuracy
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Excellent organisational abilities with capability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills for building positive client relationships
• Professional telephone manner and client service focus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays and additional birthday day off
• Private Healthcare and life assurance cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted legal costs
• Rewards scheme
• Flexible arrangements
• Plus so much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organised professional with proven experience in busy administrative roles requiring accuracy and attention to detail. You should be someone who thrives on building positive client relationships and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

You'll be naturally efficient with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate will appreciate working for a firm that genuinely values work-life balance and invests in employee wellbeing.

For a confidential discussion about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Dani at Avocet Legal Careers today.