Private Client Legal Secretary

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.