Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant

TipTopJob; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking two competent Legal Secretaries/PAs to support their busy Private Client and Residential Property Departments. This role offers a chance to work in a prestigious firm with a fantastic atmosphere and excellent staff retention. You will be responsible for arranging client appointments, transcribing dictation, and managing communications. If you possess exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team where your contributions are valued and where you can grow in your legal career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Christmas and New Year Closure

Pleasant City Centre office

Fantastic atmosphere with low turnover

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal secretary/PA is essential.
• Excellent command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar required.

Responsibilities

• Arrange appointments and meetings with clients.
• Transcribe dictation and update Case Management system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Audio Typing

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary / PA : 2x Positions Available

Location: White Friars, Chester

Salary: GBP25,000 : GBP30,000 (FTE)

Job Type: Full or Part Time available, Permanent

About Us

Storrar Cowdry are one of the North West's most prestigious and well-connected legal practices. Our offices in Chester City Centre are ideally placed for work across Cheshire, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, and beyond.

Established in 1983, we offer a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. We are dependable and proud of our hard-won reputation.

About The Role

As a result of our recent growth, we are currently seeking 2 competent Secretaries/PAs to support our increasingly busy Private Client and Residential Property Departments respectively.

As a key part of each team, you'll be responsible for arranging appointments and meetings with clients, transcribing dictation, and updating our Case Management system, which you'll be fully trained on. You will need to liaise with clients and other third parties, so exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills are a must.

About You

• Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential.
• For the role within our Residential Property department, you must have prior knowledge of residential conveyancing.
• An excellent command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar is required.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Audio typing skills, ideally with digital dictation experience.
• Ability to prioritise daily workload.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills, including a professional and friendly telephone manner.

Why join us

• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas and New Year Closure.
• Pleasant City Centre office just off the main shopping area.
• Fantastic atmosphere built from excellent staff retention with very low turnover.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, or Administrator will also be considered for this role.