Legal Secretary - Private Client - CRA Consulting : Job Details

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Private ClientSalary: £23,000 - £25,000Location: Cottingham, East YorkshireAbout the Role

A well-established law firm in Cottingham is seeking a professional and reliable Private Client Secretary to join its friendly and supportive team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong secretarial skills and experience in private client work to contribute to a busy department dealing with Wills, Probate, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. The successful candidate will provide essential support to fee earners, manage a varied workload with accuracy and efficiency, and interact with clients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial and administrative support to private client fee earners
• Typing legal correspondence and documents from digital dictation and copy typing
• Managing diaries, appointments, and client communications
• Assisting in the preparation of documents relating to Wills, Probate applications, and LPAs
• Opening, maintaining, and archiving client files
• Liaising with clients, third parties, and colleagues in a professional and confidential manner
• Supporting the smooth running of the department by ensuring deadlines and client needs are met

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, preferably in private client work
• Fast, accurate typing and good knowledge of legal document formatting
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Professional, discreet, and client-focused approach
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under minimal supervision

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunities for continued training and career development
• A positive, team-oriented culture with a focus on client service

To Apply:Please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in the role. All applications will be handled in confidence.Additional Information:CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.This Legal Secretary - Private Client vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.