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Private Client Legal Assistant

Clayton Legal
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Frodsham, Cheshire WA68DD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A highly regarded multi-disciplinary law firm in Frodsham is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to join their experienced team.
  • The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ideally previous experience in Private Client work.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting solicitors, managing client communications, preparing legal documents, and maintaining financial records.
  • Candidates should possess excellent IT and audio typing skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to work.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 and requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Private Client Legal AssistantWe’re working on behalf of a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary law firm that is looking to add a Private Client Legal Assistant to their experienced team at their office in Frodsham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail, strong administrative capabilities, and ideally previous experience in Private Client work, to join a supportive and professional environment.About the roleSupporting the Private Client department, you’ll be working alongside a respected team and reporting directly to the Head of Department.  The role involves a wide variety of responsibilities, including supporting solicitors with matters such as:
  • Opening new files and issuing Client Care documentation
  • Audio typing and preparing a range of legal correspondence and documents
  • Drafting legal documentation to support fee earners
  • Coordinating copying, post, and file management tasks
  • Managing diaries, arranging appointments and meetings
  • Handling client contact in person and over the phone with professionalism and warmth
  • Preparing invoices and completion statements
  • Processing payments and ensuring accurate financial record keeping
  • Archiving, file retrieval, and general office support including assisting reception as needed
  • Participating in training and maintaining compliance with Lexcel standards, SRA Accounts Rules, and other regulatory requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Excellent IT and audio typing skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A proactive and detail-focused approach to work
  • Previous experience within a Private Client team or a professional office environment
  • A collaborative attitude and willingness to support the wider team when needed
This is a great opportunity for someone who’s looking to be part of a close-knit and professional team, where client care and attention to detail are at the heart of everything they do.If you're an experienced legal assistant or have strong admin skills from a professional setting and a genuine interest in private client work, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat on or

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.