Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary – Private Client / Wills & Probate Macclesfield, Cheshire | Full Time, Permanent

A respected Cheshire law firm is looking for a Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team in Macclesfield. You'll work alongside specialist fee earners across Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and LPAs, supporting a team known for the quality of its work and the care it shows clients at difficult moments.

The Role

* Providing secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners, producing accurate work in line with firm standards

* Acting as the first point of contact for new enquiries by phone and through the firm's website, handling clients with professionalism, empathy and discretion

* Managing file administration (paper and electronic), including opening, closing, storing and retrieving client records in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements

* Preparing and formatting legal documents including correspondence, forms, probate papers and Private Client documentation, with audio and copy typing to a high standard

* Supporting the progression of matters by understanding key legal timelines and procedural requirements

* Assisting with diary management, scheduling appointments, preparing meeting packs and coordinating client communications

What We're Looking For

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator, ideally within a Private Client, Wills or Probate team

* Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail

* Highly organised, with the confidence to manage a varied workload in a busy environment

* Proficient with case management systems, ideally P4W

* Professional, empathetic and client-focused, with the discretion that Private Client work demands

What's On Offer

* 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 3 additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday off

* Medical cashback scheme, 24-hour GP service, private health cover

* Life cover at 4x annual salary

* Enhanced sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme

* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

* Employer pension contribution

* £1,000 recruitment referral scheme and voucher reward schemes

* Active CSR committee, regular social and charity events