Legal Secretary - Wills & Estates (Senior Associate Support) Hybrid working available 1:1 support Salary commensurate with experience A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a high-performing Senior Associate within a well-established Wills & Estates practice in Newcastle. This is a one-to-one role suited to someone confident working at pace, who can step in, take ownership and provide consistent, high-level support across a busy and varied practice. About the Role You will work closely with a Senior Associate who specialises in Wills & Estates and Elder Law, supporting across estate planning, deceased estates and related matters. The role will suit someone who enjoys working one-to-one, can operate with minimal supervision and is comfortable managing workflow in a fast-moving environment. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and formatting Wills, Powers of Attorney, Enduring Guardianships and Probate documentation Managing diary, appointments and client correspondence File and matter management from open through to completion Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and external parties Supporting across deceased estate administration and document collation General administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day workflow About You Experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within Wills & Estates Able to work with autonomy and manage competing priorities Strong attention to detail and document accuracy Confident supporting a high-output operator Professional, calm and organised approach Proficient across Microsoft Office and practice management systems (iManage is used in this firm) Why This Role? One-to-one support to a respected Senior Associate Established Wills & Estates practice with strong workflow Opportunity to step into a role with real ownership Supportive broader team structure Newcastle-based role with one day WFH available after onboarding For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Elyse on 0493 487 344 or submit your resume by the 'apply now' link.
