Private Client Legal Assistant

Recruiter: Avocet Legal
Location: Somerset
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
First listed by Ontap: 13 October 2026

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Job description

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a full-time Private Client Legal Assistant to join a leading regional law firm in Taunton.

About the Role

You will provide full secretarial support to one fee earner within the Private Client department. The role requires excellent audio typing skills and the confidence to manage a busy and varied workload using your own initiative.

Private Client Legal Assistant Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive secretarial support one on one with a Private Client Fee Earner

Producing accurate documentation and correspondence

Supporting wider department members on occasion, when needed

Assisting with reception cover at lunchtimes and during absences, when needed

Anticipating and meeting the needs of the department proactively

Private Client Legal Assistant Requirements

Previous Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary experience is essential

Previous Private Client experience is preferable

Excellent secretarial and audio typing skills with strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills and effective written and verbal communication

Competent in Word, Outlook and other Microsoft products

Able to work flexibly, cope well under pressure and manage changing priorities

Positive, proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Pension scheme

Progression opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with excellent audio typing skills and a meticulous eye for detail. You'll be comfortable juggling competing priorities, confident working on your own initiative, and keen to become a valued member of a supportive law firm based in Taunton.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:

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