Legal Secretary

Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Yorkshire is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team. This role involves providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors specializing in Probate and Estate Administration. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong organizational skills, professionalism, and empathy for clients navigating sensitive issues. Opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits highlight this inclusive and supportive firm. Interested applicants should reach out to the HR Team at [e-mail].

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Long Service Award

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Professional Development support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary with administrative skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload with accuracy.
• Proficiency in preparing legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide full secretarial assistance to solicitors.
• Manage diaries and appointments efficiently.
• Liaise with clients professionally and handle inquiries.
• Maintain document and file systems.
• Contribute to team-building activities and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Professional approach

Empathy for clients

Accuracy and discretion

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and well-organised Legal Secretary to join our Private Client team, supporting solicitors who specialise in Probate and Estate Administration. You will play an important role in ensuring the efficient running of the department by providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance, helping to deliver a seamless and supportive service to our clients.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, and able to handle a busy and varied workload with accuracy and discretion. The ideal candidate will combine excellent organisational skills with a warm, professional approach and genuine empathy for clients navigating sensitive circumstances. You will be involved in:

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Provide full secretarial assistance
• Diary management
• Prepare financial records and assist with distribution of funds
• Liaise with clients in a professional manner
• Handling telephone enquiries
• Maintaining document and file systems
• Contribute to the smooth running of the department
• Team Building – Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged
• Bonus Scheme – criteria for eligibility
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Legal services- criteria for eligibility
• Enhanced annual leave
• Long Service Award
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme – criteria for eligibility

At Ware & Kay, we are committed to attracting talented individuals and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do, then we want to hear from you! Send your application to the HR Team at [e-mail]

Ware & Kay is an Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.