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Private Client Legal Secretary

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 23,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, for a highly organised legal secretary to join their busy private client team in Macclesfield. The role is part-time, working 22-30 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside specialists on a broad range of wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs, and related private client matters, supporting high quality work and helping to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Key responsibilities:

  * Provide secretarial and administrative support to the private client team, ensuring all work is produced accurately and in line with firm standards.

  * Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries by phone and via the firm’s website, handling clients with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.

  * Manage file administration (paper and electronic), including opening, closing, storing, retrieving, and maintaining client records in accordance with internal procedures and compliance requirements.

  * Prepare and format legal documents, including correspondence, forms, probate papers, and other private client documentation; audio and copy typing to a high standard.

  * Support the progression of matters by understanding key legal timelines, procedural requirements, and ensuring documents meet required standards.

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

About you:

  * Previous experience as a legal secretary or legal administrator desirable, ideally within a private client, wills, or probate team.

  * Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

  * Highly organised, efficient, and confident managing a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment.

  * Proficient with case management systems, ideally P4W, and comfortable updating workflows and maintaining accurate electronic records.

  * Professional, empathetic, and client‑focused, able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and care

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