Legal Secretary

Aspion; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Leigh is seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client team. This role involves providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support, preparing legal documents, managing client files, and handling enquiries. Candidates should have strong administrative skills and a genuine interest in legal work. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a team that values transparency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial role, preferably within a legal environment.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal documents such as Wills and Probates.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to Private Client fee-earners.
• Prepare and amend legal documents.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.
• Handle telephone enquiries professionally.
• Maintain client files in compliance with procedures.
• Perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Strong communication

Ability to handle enquiries

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Secretary - Private Client

Location: Leigh (Greater Manchester)

Salary : £25k-30K - Negotiable

Aspion are seeking an organised, proactive, and personable Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a genuine interest in supporting work involving Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee-earners
• Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings
• Handling telephone enquiries and communicating with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
• Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance requirements
• Audio and copy typing, including preparation of letters, forms, and legal documents
• Liaising with external agencies, courts, and third parties where required
• General administrative duties such as filing, scanning, post management, and document organisation
• Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line