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 or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.