Probate & Wills Legal Secretary | Private Client Support

QED Legal; Malton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal is recruiting a Probate & Wills Legal Secretary / Assistant to join the Private Client team. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support for Wills, Probate and related Private Client matters.

Applicants should have legal administration or secretarial experience; Wills/Probate knowledge is desirable but not essential. Excellent organisational skills and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Previous legal administration or secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Experience in Wills, Probate or Private Client is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support across a Wills, Probate and Private Client caseload.
• Prepare, format and amend legal correspondence and documents.
• Open, maintain and close client files.
• Liaise with clients and third parties by phone and email.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings for fee earners.
• Maintain accurate client records on the case management system.

Skills

Legal administration

Diary management

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

QED Legal is recruiting a Probate & Wills Legal Secretary / Assistant to join the Private Client team. The role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support for Wills, Probate and related Private Client matters.

Applicants should have legal administration or secretarial experience; Wills/Probate knowledge is desirable but not essential. Excellent organisational skills and MS Office proficiency are required.