Job Description

Salary up to 28,000 per annum

Extensive Benefits

Fantastic opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 firm in Chester

We're working alongside a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a Legal Secretary into their leading Private Client team. Based in their Chester office, this is a superb opportunity for someone with previous experience supporting private client fee earners and a strong background in legal secretarial work.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Private Client team Typing and formatting legal documents, including wills, LPAs, and probate paperwork Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence Managing diaries, arranging meetings, and booking appointments Opening, closing and archiving files in line with firm procedures Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and courteous manner Assisting with billing processes and maintaining accurate file records

What we're looking for:

Previous experience working as a legal secretary, ideally within private client law Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team Ability and willingness to commute to Chester

The Perks:

26 days annual leave (rising with length of service) Enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare scheme Death in service benefit (4x salary) Volunteering days and holiday buy/sell options Supported parking scheme Career progression and ongoing professional development Work alongside Legal 500 and Chambers ranked professionals
If you're interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at

Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you, or will you in the future, require visa sponsorship? As this isn't something my client is able to offer. Do you have some prior experience within Private Client law? Or alternatively Wills, Tax or Trusts in a tax advisory environment. Are you based within a commutable distance of Chester and happy commuting to the office on a full time basis?
Work Location: In person