Probate Legal Secretary: Precise Admin & Client Support

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,000-£28,000

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays +

Birthday off

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discounted services

Subsidised Parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Malton is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to join the Probate team, supporting fee earners across a varied caseload, keeping files organised, diaries under control and clients well looked after.

While prior legal experience is beneficial, strong administrative skills from any professional service are welcomed. You will handle documents, diary management, client onboarding and routine billing administration, acting as a friendly, professional first contact.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Background in legal services or probate is advantageous.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing, with good formatting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and reports.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments, meetings and calls.
• Handle incoming emails, post and telephone enquiries and route to fee earners.
• Open, close and maintain client files.
• Keep case management systems and client records up to date.
• Prepare documents, copy, scan and arrange outgoing post.
• Monitor probate and estate deadlines.
• Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, Probate Registry, HMRC and banks.

Skills

Audio typing

Copy typing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client service

Confidential handling

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Malton is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to join the Probate team, supporting fee earners across a varied caseload, keeping files organised, diaries under control and clients well looked after.

While prior legal experience is beneficial, strong administrative skills from any professional service are welcomed. You will handle documents, diary management, client onboarding and routine billing administration, acting as a friendly, professional first contact.