Legal Secretary – Wills & Probate (Private Client) - Hartlepool

QED Legal LLP; Thornley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Hartlepool is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Wills & Probate team. This full-time, office-based position involves providing essential secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, including preparing documents, managing appointments and client inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly organized, experienced in a legal environment, and capable of delivering excellent client service. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary in a legal environment.
• Ability to provide excellent client service.
• Confident in managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with secretarial tasks.
• Handle client enquiries in person and via phone.
• Manage diaries and prepare documents.

Skills

Audio-typing

Client service

Organizational skills

Job description

I am working with a Hartlepool-based firm seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Wills & Probate (Private Client) team. This is a full-time, office-based role, providing vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners to ensure a friendly, responsive service to clients.

The Role

You will support fee earners with all aspects of secretarial work, including preparing correspondence and documents through fast, accurate audio-typing and word processing. You will also handle client enquiries by phone and in person, manage appointments and diaries, maintain files on the case management system, prepare mail, and provide general administrative support. Occasional reception cover may also be required.

The Candidate

• Experienced legal secretary with a proven track record in a legal environment.
• Highly organised, professional, and able to provide excellent client service.
• Confident managing multiple tasks, supporting fee earners, and prioritising workloads.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (1-hour lunch).

To apply please contact Aislinn Martin at QED Legal.