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• More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Private Client Assistant & Person Specification Location: Williton, Somerset Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Department: Private Client Reports To: Bart Obszynski Job Summary Risdons Solicitors are looking for support staff to join the team in our Minehead Office. A friendly office with a small team. The ideal candidate will have a legal background, be prepared to complete tasks in multiple areas including reception tasks when required. Key Responsibilities
• To conduct matters on behalf of clients in a professional manner.
• To Provide a friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and professional service and to protect the firm against service complaints by ensuring service is of the highest quality.
• To comply with the Policies and Procedures pursuant to the Office Quality Manual at all times. Have the ability to use a variety of software to support our case management system including Microsoft Word and 365, Outlook and Excel to produce correspondence, documents, presentations, records and accounts.
• Be responsible for diary management, together with booking appointments/meetings. Attending meetings where necessary and assist in note taking. Creating, photocopying and printing of documents.
• To oversee diary management for the meeting rooms, maintain meeting rooms and provide assistance to other members of staff when in meetings when covering the reception area. Informing the appropriate staff member of appointment attendances at the office in good time.
• Meeting all deadlines within the specified timeframes and ensuring prompt response to telephone calls with accurate notes taken and recorded and passed to the appropriate staff member without delay.
• Assisting colleagues as own duties allow and in particular holiday and sickness cover, providing general support within the team/office/firm as required whilst adhering to the Equality and Diversity Policy of the firm.
• Handling all postal duties, including Royal Mail post, to include opening, dating, sorting and distribution, franking etc. Assisting colleagues with photocopying and printing of documents when covering the reception area. Qualifications / Experience
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems, Office 365.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Soft Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• A team player with a positive and service orientated attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Working Conditions
• Office environment with occasional travel to other locations for support. What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Company health cash plan
• Enhanced annual leave
• Social events and seasonal gifts
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and inclusive working environment Fee Earner - All Departments Apply INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? For more information about our current vacancies please contact us: 01823 251571 recruitment@risdons.co.uk To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Get in touch Bridgwater Office Dulverton Office Minehead Office Taunton Office Wellington Office Williton Office 01278 550760 01398 322100 01643 703123 01823 251571 01823 804430 01984 632277 Read Your Documents Law Connect Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registration No. 8007524 © 2026 Risdons Solicitors LLP - All rights reserved Data Protection Complaints Policy | Complaints Handling Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms of Business | Website Accessibility Statement | Website Privacy Policy Risdons Solicitors LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales under registration number OC450671 with its registered office address at Mendip House, 1 High Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3SX. The term partner is used to refer to a member of Risdons Solicitors LLP. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 8007524. Service of documents are not accepted by e-mail. bottom of page