Dani at Avocet Legal is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a busy and highly experienced Private Client team based in Totnes. This is a newly created Permanent role that will be based in the office Monday to Friday. In order to support their growing team of Solicitors within Private Client, they are looking for an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant / Legal Administrator / or Legal Administrator
Private Client Legal Assistant responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers in preparing for trials, hearings, and meetings by gathering relevant documents and evidence
- Draft legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and contracts
- Maintain and organise case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Manage schedules, including appointments and court dates, ensuring timely reminders for all parties involved.
Private Client Legal Assistant requirements.
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary, ideally within Private Client
- Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficient in using legal research tools and case management software.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits offered:
- Competitive, market-rate salary;
- Excellent opportunities for career progression;
- The opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s dispute
- resolution offering; and
- A supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work/life balance.
If you are seeking a new opportunity within Legal Services and have an interest in Private Client, please apply today!