Private Client Legal Secretary – Wills & Trusts (FT/PT)

Sellick Partnership; Northwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Birthday leave

Sick pay after year one

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team, specialising in Wills, Trusts and Probate. This established, independent firm offers a friendly, community-focused environment with a strong reputation for client care.

The successful candidate will provide essential secretarial support to solicitors, manage diaries, prepare documents and handle client communications, in a professional, confidential manner.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using word processing and diary management systems.
• A professional, tactful and confident approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to use initiative, work pragmatically and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A high level of discretion and an understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors.
• Prepare, draft and audio-type correspondence and legal documents.
• Open, maintain, store and retrieve client files per firm procedures.
• Manage diaries and arrange appointments.
• Handle outgoing post and general office administration.
• Complete forms and other documentation relating to client matters.
• Update the firm's case management system and assist with precedents.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients in person or by phone.
• Ensure messages reach the fee earner promptly and accurately.
• Support progress of client matters in the fee earner's absence.
• Handle client monies in accordance with professional rules.
• Liaise with colleagues, clients and external contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality and high standards of accuracy.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Good IT skills

Ability to manage varied workload

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Word processing

Diary management systems

Job description

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its Private Client team, specialising in Wills, Trusts and Probate. This established, independent firm offers a friendly, community-focused environment with a strong reputation for client care.

The successful candidate will provide essential secretarial support to solicitors, manage diaries, prepare documents and handle client communications, in a professional, confidential manner.