Job Description

Legal Secretary - Private Client (Wills, Trust & Probate)

Flexible Hours

Otley

Up to 28,000

We are a well-established and friendly firm of Solicitors located in the centre of Otley. Our busy Private Client department is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our supportive team.This role involves a mixture of client-facing and administrative work within a well-organised and approachable department. You will be assisting our solicitors in managing a varied caseload, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the team.

About the Role

As a Private Client Secretary, your duties will include:

Fast, accurate digital dictation typing Producing correspondence and documents using our Case Management System (LEAP) Managing appointments and maintaining fee earners' diaries Handling client enquiries and taking messages professionally Maintaining filing systems and opening new files Updating databases and managing file archiving, storage, and Wills Liaising with the Probate Registry Providing support across the Wills & Probate team as required Assisting with everyday office routines, including post and general office duties

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in Private Client work (Wills, Trusts & Probate) Confident, professional, and comfortable dealing directly with clients Highly accurate with excellent secretarial and IT skills Proficient in O365, Excel, and case management systems Able to take initiative and manage responsibilities independently Flexible and responsive to the demands of a busy caseload

The Team

You will be joining a friendly department consisting of:

4 Private Client Solicitors (2 full-time, 2 part-time) 2 Legal Secretaries/Assistants A total team of 7
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person