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.