Probate Legal Secretary
Location: Malton
Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Experience: Experienced Legal Secretary (Probate/Private Client preferred)
If you’re an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys keeping things organised, supporting a busy fee earner, and being the calm point of contact clients rely on, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in Malton.
This role would suit someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys variety, and wants to be part of a firm that genuinely invests in its people, values work life balance, and uses modern systems and processes to deliver a high level of service.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Probate/Private Client team
- Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents
- Preparing and formatting documents, bundles and client letters
- Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
- Handling incoming calls and emails, taking accurate messages and dealing with queries professionally
- Opening and closing files, maintaining accurate file records and supporting file management standards
- Supporting with document production, scanning, saving and general administration
- Liaising with clients, third parties and internal teams to help matters progress smoothly
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (Probate/Private Client experience is preferred)
- Strong typing and document formatting skills with excellent attention to detail
- A calm, organised approach and confidence managing competing deadlines
- Professional communication style and a client-first mindset
- Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office
- A team-first attitude and willingness to support colleagues when needed
What’s On Offer
- Enhanced annual leave
- Bonus scheme (criteria for eligibility)
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Cycle 2 Work scheme (criteria for eligibility)
- Structured, funded and supported training and development
- Structured career path and progression support
- Supportive, approachable team environment
- Team building and wellbeing events, including corporate volunteering, office treat days, colleague of the month, and Christmas party
- Long service award
- Access to legal services (criteria for eligibility)
- Excellent processes and the latest technology to support high-quality client service
Working Arrangements
Full-time, permanent role based in Malton.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.
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