Legal Secretary

  • Aspion
  • Leigh, Lancashire
  • Apr 03, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Legal Secretary Private Client

Location: Leigh (Greater Manchester)

Salary : £25k-30K Negotiable

Aspion are currently seeking an organised, proactive, and personable Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team based in Leigh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a genuine interest in supporting legal work relating to Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Administration.

Responsibilities

  • Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee-earners
  • Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings
  • Handling telephone enquiries and communicating with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements
  • Audio and copy typing, including preparation of letters, forms, and legal documents
  • Liaising with external agencies, courts, and third parties where required
  • Supporting with general administrative duties including filing, scanning, post management, and document organisation

Experience

  • Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or administrative role (Private Client experience desirable)
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
  • Accurate and efficient typing skills (audio typing experience preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and empathy
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach

Offering

  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Stability within a well-established legal team

At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line.

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