Legal Secretary - Tax & Trusts - York
Legal Secretary – Tax & Trusts | York Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a friendly, supportive, and highly regarded Tax & Trusts team?<br /><br />An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to a busy team specialising in Tax & Trusts. Based in York, this role offers the chance to work across a varied caseload, supporting fee earners in matters including wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, estate planning, and trusts.<br /><br />The Role As a key member of the team, you will:<br /><br /><ul> <li>Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners.</li><li>Open and manage client files in accordance with firm procedures.</li><li>Prepare legal documentation and correspondence.</li><li>Handle client enquiries professionally and efficiently.</li><li>Assist with diary management, document production, and general administration.</li><li>Help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.</li></ul> About You The successful candidate will have:<br /><br /><ul> <li>Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Tax & Trusts or Private Client.</li><li>A solid understanding of wills, probate, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning.</li><li>Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.</li></ul> What's on Offer <ul> <li>A supportive and welcoming working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to join a respected and well-established legal team.</li><li>A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul> If you're an organised, motivated Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity in a specialist Tax & Trusts team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career.