Private client legal secretary (Macclesfield)

Private client legal secretary (Macclesfield)

Employment type: Part time (22‑30 hours per week)

We are seeking a highly organised legal secretary to join our busy private client team in Macclesfield. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside specialists on a broad range of wills, probate, estate administration, LPAs, and related private client matters, supporting high quality work and helping to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the private client team, ensuring all work is produced accurately and in line with firm standards.
• Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries by phone and via the firm’s website, handling clients with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
• Manage file administration (paper and electronic), including opening, closing, storing, retrieving, and maintaining client records in accordance with internal procedures and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including correspondence, forms, probate papers, and other private client documentation; audio and copy typing to a high standard.
• Support the progression of matters by understanding key legal timelines, procedural requirements, and ensuring documents meet required standards.
• Assist with diary management, scheduling appointments, preparing meeting packs, and coordinating client communications.

About you:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or legal administrator desirable, ideally within a private client, wills, or probate team.
• Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly organised, efficient, and confident managing a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient with case management systems, ideally P4W, and comfortable updating workflows and maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Professional, empathetic, and client‑focused, able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and care.

What we offer you in return

Generous annual leave including:

• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday day off.

Comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and wellbeing:

• Medical cashback scheme.
• 24‑hour GP service.
• Private health cover.
• Life cover (4× annual salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Enhanced family friendly policies including:

• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employer pension contribution.
• A dedicated CSR committee.
• Social and charity events.
• SAS Daniels has named Contact Hostel as its employee‑selected local charity for 2026.

For more insight into our culture and a full overview of our benefits, explore our careers page.

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