Legal Secretary (Private Client)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Brighouse, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bailey Hunter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC3908 |
Summary
A well-established and highly regarded West Yorkshire law firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to support a Partner within its busy Wills & Probate department in Brighouse.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, professional team where your experience and organisational skills will play a key role in supporting high-quality private client work. The role is full time, office based.
The Role
You will provide dedicated secretarial support to a Partner handling a varied caseload of:
- Wills
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trusts and related private client matters
Your responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing and formatting legal documentation
- Diary management and arranging client appointments
- Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
- Opening and closing files, compliance checks and general administration
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client
- Strong typing and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Professional and confident communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- A proactive and supportive team player
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary seeking a stable, full-time office-based role within a respected and supportive firm.
For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, professional team where your experience and organisational skills will play a key role in supporting high-quality private client work. The role is full time, office based.
The Role
You will provide dedicated secretarial support to a Partner handling a varied caseload of:
- Wills
- Probate and estate administration
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Trusts and related private client matters
Your responsibilities will include:
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
- Preparing and formatting legal documentation
- Diary management and arranging client appointments
- Liaising with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
- Opening and closing files, compliance checks and general administration
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department
About You
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client
- Strong typing and IT skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Professional and confident communication skills
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- A proactive and supportive team player
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary seeking a stable, full-time office-based role within a respected and supportive firm.
For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com