Salary up to £28,000 per annum
Legal 500 ranked firm
Christmas Shutdown
We're working alongside a regional Legal 500 ranked firm, recruiting a Legal Secretary to join our client's Private Client team. Based in their Chester office, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support, enabling the fee earners to focus on delivering exceptional legal services. This role is ideal for an organised and proactive candidate with excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities include:
* Act as the first point of contact for new client enquiries.
* Diary management – booking appointments, arranging meetings, and scheduling team events.
* File administration – including anti-money laundering compliance, file maintenance, file closures, archiving, and Will storage.
* Assist with Will signings and document collections.
* Typing and document preparation, including digital dictation, drafting correspondence, and using precedents.
* Ensuring compliance with firm systems, procedures, and document formatting standards.
* Preparing invoices, statements of account, and accounts-related documentation.
* Providing telephone support, including handling basic client enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
* Undertaking photocopying, scanning, and filing duties.
* Assisting with the preparation and organisation of events or seminars.
* Supporting colleagues by answering telephones, taking messages, and providing sickness/annual leave cover.
What we need from you:
* High personal standards of work.
* At least 6 months of experience as a Legal Secretary within Private Client.
If you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com