Private Client Legal Secretary

Chester – £23,500 - £27,000

Legal Secretary - Private Client
Location: Chester
Salary: Negotiable
 
Our client, a respected and growing law firm in Chester, is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and client-focused individual to play a key role in supporting senior fee earners and ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality legal services.
 
You will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team, manage diaries and appointments, handle client correspondence and new enquiries, open and maintain client files, and update the case management system.
 
The role also involves typing legal documents from audio and copy, completing forms, preparing bundles, liaising with clients and third parties, and assisting with billing, file management and general administration.
 
To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant within a law firm, ideally within a Private Client department. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, good IT literacy, and fast, accurate typing skills. A professional, proactive and team-oriented approach is essential.
 
If you are a motivated Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly and forward-thinking firm where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Wills & Probate Law
  • Type: Business Support
  • Salary: £23,500 - £27,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Chester
  • Reference: 1294218

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