Private Client Legal Secretary — Organized, Discreet Support

Search Consultancy LTD; Malton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Legal Secretary to support its Private Client team in Malton, England. You will prepare correspondence and legal documents, manage diaries and meetings, and provide comprehensive secretarial assistance to fee earners.

The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy legal environment. Prior probate/private client exposure is preferred, with a professional, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Probate or Private Client.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation and word processing systems.
• Manage fee earner diaries, appointments, and meetings.
• Provide comprehensive secretarial support within the department.
• Open, maintain, close, archive, and retrieve client files.
• Deliver a professional and courteous service to clients in person and by telephone.
• Liaise effectively with clients, fee earners, and colleagues.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Support reception cover during periods of absence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Client-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Legal Secretary to support its Private Client team in Malton, England. You will prepare correspondence and legal documents, manage diaries and meetings, and provide comprehensive secretarial assistance to fee earners.

The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy legal environment. Prior probate/private client exposure is preferred, with a professional, client-focused approach.