Experienced in Wills & Estates and ready to swap the CBD commute for a quality Legal Secretary position closer to home?
We're searching for an experienced, senior-level Legal Secretary (8+ years' experience) to join a highly respected law firm in Blackburn, providing comprehensive legal secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Managing Partner.
This is a wonderful chance for someone who is a career Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, enjoys working closely with their lawyer in a one-on-one capacity, and takes pride in building strong relationships with clients. It's also an chance to settle into a stable, long-term position with a firm that genuinely values and looks after its people.
Working across Wills & Estates and general Commercial matters, your role will involve all aspects of practice support, including:
Preparing correspondence, emails, file notes and other legal documentation
Assisting with the preparation of Wills, Probate documentation, Costs Agreements and Estate Administration matters
Managing diaries, appointments and client meetings
Dictation,
typing and document formatting
Liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders
File management and general practice administration
Preparing initial billing drafts
Keeping the practice organised and running smoothly
This is a traditional, hands‑on Legal Secretary role where your experience, initiative and ability to anticipate what's needed will be highly valued. Previous experience supporting a lawyer in Wills & Estates is key, together with strong communication, document preparation and organisational skills. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys their work, takes ownership of their responsibilities and values being part of a close‑knit team.
Please note: This is a full‑time, office-based position.
On‑site car parking available.
If you're looking for a secure role, a lovely working environment and the opportunity to build a long‑term working relationship with the lawyer you support, all while working closer to home in Blackburn, we'd love to hear from you.