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
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Providing secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners, producing accurate work in line with firm standards
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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
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Managing file administration (paper and electronic), including opening, closing, storing and retrieving client records in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements
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Preparing and formatting legal documents including correspondence, forms, probate papers and Private Client documentation, with audio and copy typing to a high standard
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Supporting the progression of matters by understanding key legal timelines and procedural requirements
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Assisting with diary management, scheduling appointments, preparing meeting packs and coordinating client communications
What We're Looking For
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Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator, ideally within a Private Client, Wills or Probate team
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Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
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Highly organised, with the confidence to manage a varied workload in a busy environment
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Proficient with case management systems, ideally P4W
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Professional, empathetic and client-focused, with the discretion that Private Client work demands
What's On Offer
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24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 3 additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday off
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Medical cashback scheme, 24-hour GP service, private health cover
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Life cover at 4x annual salary
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Enhanced sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
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Employer pension contribution
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£1,000 recruitment referral scheme and voucher reward schemes
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Active CSR committee, regular social and charity events
