Legal Secretary – Sandbach

Department: Wills Trusts & Probate

Hours: 35

Unlock your potential in a challenging and rewarding legal environment.

Tinsdills, a well-established and progressive firm serving North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, is seeking a talented Legal Secretary for our Sandbach office.

As a leading legal firm in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, we are looking for a dynamic Legal Secretary to join our Sandbach team.

You’ll play a crucial role supporting both our Wills, Trust & Probate and Commercial Property departments, working collaboratively with experienced professionals to deliver exceptional client service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your legal knowledge and commercial awareness in a fast-paced, supportive environment. If you’re highly motivated and thrive in a team setting, we want to hear from you, in return we offer a competitive package and opportunities for ongoing career development.

Branch: Sandbach – 47 High Street, Sandbach CW11 1FT

Hours:  Full time: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm

Responsible to: Head of Department

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• To deliver an efficient cost-effective secretarial service to the department and the clients of the Firm under limited supervision.
• To produce standard / non-standard / complex documentation with a high level of accuracy under limited supervision
• To deliver services of the highest standard in a cost-efficient manner
• Liaise, communicate and co-operate with all departments and fee earners
• Communicate with clients efficiently and knowledgeably both over the telephone and in person where appropriate.
• Accurately record and communicate messages both internally and to clients / external third parties
• Ensure the database is accurate for all current clients and matters under their control
• Promotion of all services offered by the firm to clients and prospective clients
• Providing cover to other departments within the business on an as and when required basis.

Experience and Training:

• Experience in the legal services area (preferably within the Wills, Trust and Probate field) would be an advantage but is not essential as long as you can demonstrate similar / relevant experience or aptitude.

Your Skills:

• As a member of a small team, you will need to work in an accurate way under time pressures.
• You will need to be a good communicator in a team environment, be highly literate and have good IT skills.
• Efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Friendly persona and a good team player.
• Computer literate.
• Experienced in the use of all Microsoft products.
• Well organised and excellent communication skills are essential.

Your Qualities:

• Knowledgeable
• Proactive
• Motivated
• Flexible and reliable
• A good listener

Your application process:  If you wish to apply for this position then please submit your CV with a short covering letter to our Working Life Manager, Josie Bostock@tinsdills.co.uk