Private Client Legal Secretary

York – £25,000 - £27,000

Legal Secretary
York
Salary up to £27k
 
A leading law firm in York is looking for an experienced and motivated Legal Secretary to join its established Wills & Probate team.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop their career within a respected legal practice, providing essential legal and administrative support to a busy team of solicitors.
 
Working closely with the Wills & Probate team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to a team of Wills & Probate solicitors
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation
• Managing emails, telephone calls and client enquiries professionally
• Opening and maintaining client files and ensuring records are kept accurately
• Diary management and arranging appointments and meetings
• Preparing documents for meetings and client appointments
• Assisting with the progression and administration of wills, probate and estate matters
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other professionals
• Carrying out general administrative duties to support the wider team
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required timescales

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident working in a professional legal environment. Previous experience within a legal secretarial or administrative role would be advantageous, ideally within Wills & Probate, Private Client or a related area.
You will have:

• A minimum of 6 months experience working as a legal secretary and/or legal administrator
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role in York
• Opportunity to join a leading and well-established law firm
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your legal secretarial experience within a specialist Wills & Probate team

If you are an experienced legal secretary or administrator looking for your next opportunity in York, we would love to hear from you.