Job Description Legal Secretary (Private Client) Location : Malton Salary : £24,000 to £30,000 Full-time, permanent The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team in Malton, supporting solicitors specialising in probate and estate administration. You will play a key role in keeping the department running smoothly, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support and helping to deliver a seamless, supportive service to clients, often at sensitive times. What You’ll Be Doing Providing full secretarial support to the Private Client team Preparing legal documents and correspondence Diary management and supporting fee earners with day-to-day administration Handling telephone enquiries and liaising with clients in a professional, empathetic manner Maintaining document and file systems, ensuring accuracy and discretion at all times Preparing financial records and assisting with the distribution of funds Supporting the smooth running of the department, managing a busy and varied workload What We’re Looking For Essential Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally within Private Client, probate or estate administration) Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities High attention to detail, accuracy and discretion Confident communication skills, with a warm and professional approach Proactive, dependable working style and a genuine team mindset Desirable Experience supporting probate and estate administration matters Confident IT skills and experience using case management systems What’s On Offer Salary of £24,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience) Bonus scheme (criteria applies) Structured, funded and supported training and development Enhanced annual leave Health and wellbeing benefits Cycle to Work scheme (criteria applies) Long service awards Team building and wellbeing initiatives, including corporate volunteering, office treat days, colleague of the month and social events Legal services benefit (criteria applies) About Our Client Our client is a long-established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation built on integrity, approachability and a genuine commitment to client care. With offices in across North Yorkshire, the firm is trusted by its community and is known for providing expert legal advice with a personal touch. Location & Working Arrangements Malton Full-time, permanent role Next Steps Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.