Legal Secretary – Private Client
📍Location: York
🕒Hours: Full Time
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join a well-established and highly respected Yorkshire law firm, supporting a busy Private Client team specialising in Probate and Estate Administration.
This is a key role within the department, offering variety, responsibility, and long-term career development. You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the team while delivering a professional, compassionate service to clients during sensitive times.
The firm offers a supportive, inclusive working culture, strong professional development, and a highly attractive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Providing full secretarial and administrative support
- Diary management, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination
- Preparing financial records and assisting with the distribution of client funds
- Liaising with clients in a professional, empathetic, and supportive manner
- Handling telephone enquiries
- Maintaining document and file management systems
- Supporting the smooth running of the department
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role, within Private Client / Probate
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- High levels of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail
- Professional, proactive, and dependable approach
- Confident IT and document management skills
What’s On Offer
- Highly competitive salary (DOE)
- Structured training and development
- Excellent wellbeing and staff benefits
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
- Long-term career progression opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, reputable law firm with a strong local presence, excellent culture, and clear commitment to staff development. The firm is known for its supportive management, collaborative ethos, and high-quality legal work.
📩 To Apply:
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Stan @ Simpson Judge on 07585 152683 or stanley.wilson@simpsonjudge.co.uk