Probate Legal Secretary - Calm, Organized Support in Malton

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Malton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development

Structured career path and progression

Team events and wellbeing activities

Long service award

Access to legal services

Modern technology and processes

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Malton is seeking an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to join a busy Probate/Private Client team. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £24,000–£30,000 depending on experience.

You will provide comprehensive secretarial support, handle audio and copy typing, prepare and format documents, manage diaries, and liaise with clients and third parties to ensure smooth progression using modern systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, Probate/Private Client preferred.
• Strong typing and document formatting with high accuracy.
• Calm, organised and deadline-driven with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners in Probate/Private Client.
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepare and format documents, bundles and client letters.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Handle calls and emails, take accurate messages and respond professionally.
• Open/close files, maintain records and support file standards.
• Assist with document production, scanning and saving.
• Liaise with clients, third parties and internal teams to progress matters smoothly.

Skills

Typing

Document formatting

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Malton is seeking an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to join a busy Probate/Private Client team. The role is full-time and permanent, with a salary of £24,000–£30,000 depending on experience.

You will provide comprehensive secretarial support, handle audio and copy typing, prepare and format documents, manage diaries, and liaise with clients and third parties to ensure smooth progression using modern systems and processes.