Private Client Legal Secretary (FT/PT) - Great Benefits

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas shutdown

Birthday off

10 days' paid sick leave (after 1 year

Pension provision

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited seeks a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team in Northwich, providing essential administrative support to solicitors in Wills, Trusts and Probate. Salary starts at £26,000+ with options for full-time or part-time employment.

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and able to handle a varied workload while delivering a professional client service and maintaining strict confidentiality within a busy practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a law firm.
• Experience in Wills, Trusts and Probate would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Organised, proactive with strong communication and client service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents through audio typing and word processing.
• Drafting documents and completing relevant forms and statements relating to client matters.
• Managing client files, including opening, closing, filing, storage and retrieval.
• Arranging appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and managing reminder systems.
• Handling telephone enquiries and welcoming clients to the office.
• Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails and messages accurately and promptly.
• Updating the firm's case management system and assisting with the maintenance of precedents.
• Liaising with colleagues, clients and external contacts as required.
• Managing competing priorities and supporting solicitors with the day-to-day running of their caseloads.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring client information is handled appropriately.

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited seeks a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team in Northwich, providing essential administrative support to solicitors in Wills, Trusts and Probate. Salary starts at £26,000+ with options for full-time or part-time employment.

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and able to handle a varied workload while delivering a professional client service and maintaining strict confidentiality within a busy practice.