Job Description
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.
Next Steps (How to Apply)
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 treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.
Probate Legal Secretary in Malton employer: Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
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Contact Details:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Recruitment Team
