Legal Secretary - Private Client

Our client is a respected Cheshire law firm and we have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to become part of their busy Private Client team in Macclesfield, providing vital support to specialist fee earners across a broad range of matters including Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

This role offers genuine flexibility, with the hiring manager open to a variety of working patterns between 22 and 30 hours per week, worked within the firm’s normal office hours of 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and secretarial skills who enjoys delivering exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners.

* Act as the first point of contact for new client enquiries via telephone and the firm’s website, handling sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.

* Manage both electronic and paper-based client files, including file opening, closing, storage and retrieval in accordance with firm procedures and compliance requirements.

* Prepare, format and amend legal documentation, correspondence, probate papers and other Private Client documents.

* Carry out audio and copy typing accurately and efficiently.

* Assist with progressing matters by monitoring key deadlines and ensuring documentation meets required standards.

* Manage diaries, arrange appointments, prepare meeting packs and coordinate client communications.

About You

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator is desirable, ideally within a Private Client, Wills or Probate department.

* Excellent typing skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.

* Experience using legal case management systems; knowledge of P4W would be advantageous.

* Professional, approachable and client-focused, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What’s on Offer?

Flexible Working

* Part-time opportunity with flexibility to work between 22 and 30 hours per week.

* Working hours can be agreed to suit both the successful candidate and the business.

* Office hours are 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Annual Leave

* 24 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.

* Additional paid office closure between Christmas and New Year (3 days).

* Birthday day off.

Health & Wellbeing

* Private healthcare cover.

* Medical cashback scheme.

* 24-hour GP service.

* Life assurance (4x annual salary).

* Enhanced sick pay.

* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Family-Friendly Benefits

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Financial Benefits

* Employer pension contributions.

* £1,000 employee referral scheme.

* Voucher reward schemes.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a flexible part-time opportunity within a highly regarded Private Client team, we’d love to hear from you
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