Malton-Based Private Client Legal Secretary

Search Consultancy LTD; Malton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the Private Client team in Malton. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and legal documents, diary management, and general admin duties while providing reception cover as needed.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion in a busy legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience within a legal environment.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office.
• Experience with legal case management systems is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using dictation and word processing systems.
• Manage and maintain diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earners.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support within the Private Client department.
• Assist colleagues and support junior or temporary staff where required.
• Provide reception and administrative cover during periods of absence.
• Open, maintain, archive and retrieve client files; ensure confidentiality.
• Deliver a professional and courteous service to clients in person and by phone.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Client-focused approach

Independent worker / team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the Private Client team in Malton. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence and legal documents, diary management, and general admin duties while providing reception cover as needed.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion in a busy legal environment.