Legal Secretary

Legal SecretaryAnnual Salary: £24,500 - £26,000Location: MaltonJob Type: Full-timeAre you an organised, people-focused Legal Secretary who thrives in a role that requires calmness and capability? Join a respected legal firm in Malton, known for delivering high-quality advice with a personal touch. We are seeking a Secretary to support our Wills and Probate team, where empathy, accuracy, and professionalism are paramount.Day-to-day of the role:Supporting fee earners to ensure files progress efficiently and compliantly.Producing and amending legal documents and correspondence through digital dictation/audio typing and copy typing.Preparing probate and estate administration documentation, forms, and client packs.Opening, maintaining, and closing files in line with firm procedures, including onboarding and AML checks support.Managing fee earners'' diaries, appointments, meetings, and client communications.Handling incoming calls and emails, taking accurate messages, and dealing with queries professionally.Managing document control including scanning, saving, filing, bundling, and ensuring version control.Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, third parties, and other professionals.Supporting billing, time recording, matter administration, and general file housekeeping.Assisting the team to meet deadlines and ensure matters move forward smoothly.Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong administrative or secretarial background, ideally within a professional services ..... full job details .....