We are looking for an organised and professional Litigation Secretary to join our busy and supportive team in Poole Alcock's Head Office in Northwich Cheshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced secretary, ideally with legal experience, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys providing high‑quality support to both fee earners and clients. Exceptional audio typing is one of the most important skills required for this role, and you will use it daily to help deliver an outstanding client experience whilst supporting a busy litigation team.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and copy work.
- Managing diaries, appointments and case management systems.
- Handling client enquiries and telephone calls professionally.
- Maintaining electronic and paper files accurately and confidentially.
We're looking for someone who:
✅ Has previous secretarial experience, ideally within a legal or litigation environment
✅ Has excellent typing skills (minimum 50 words per minute)
✅ Has strong organisational and time management skills
✅ Has exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
✅ Has excellent communication and client care skills
Benefits
- Additional annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to work within an established legal practice
Application Deadline: Tuesday 1 September 2026
If you are a proactive and organised individual looking to develop your career within a busy litigation department, we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] to apply.
Other candidate information
* The role will be based at our Northwich office but there will be a contractual requirement to work at any of our Cheshire offices.
* Although this role is advertised as a full time position the firm will, upon request, consider whether the role can be conducted on a part time or shared basis.
* Any offer is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory reference, a basic DBS check, Social Media Check, Employee Credit Check, Sanctions Check and a check with our Regulatory Body
* Poole Alcock is an equal opportunities employer and intends to treat everyone equally regardless of disability, race, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
