New Business Assistant - Private Client - Derby

Smith Partnership is a leading law firm in the Midlands. A forward thinking and progressive company employing over 200 staff throughout 5 offices.

An opportunity has arisen at our Derby office, for a Private Client New Business Assistant to join our Private Client Team. 

About Us: 

We are a progressive and growing law firm based in the heart of the Midlands, renowned for our comprehensive legal services and exceptional client care. 

Role overview: 

We are seeking a motivated and organised Private Client New Business Assistant to join our Private Client team. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling customer enquiries, using our workflow technology to triage information and manage data, carry out compliance and ID checks, and prepare and coordinate onboardingdocumentation for all Private Client clients. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with clients and internal staff members to ensure a high level of customer service.

What we are looking for:

• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. 
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills. 
• Experience of using a case management system would be advantageous
• Self-motivated to work independently as well as part of a team 

Benefits & perks:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• A chance to work with a diverse and prestigious client base.

Next steps:

If you are a driven and dedicated individual looking to advance your career within a progressive and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you. 

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to: Recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk by Tuesday 25th November 2025.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest. For further details please contact the HR team on 01332 225225. 

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Agencies:

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Any CVs sent to us on a speculative basis will not be recognised and we will not accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by another agency, that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.

In the event that an agency's correspondence includes a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy above will prevail.