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