Job Description
Legal Secretary / Receptionist – Harrogate (Office-Based)nnWe are seeking a highly organised and professional Legal Secretary/Receptionist to join our busy office in Harrogate, providing essential support to our fee earners and wider team. This is a varied role combining high-quality legal secretarial work with wider administrative responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of the office.nnLocation: Harrogate (office-based)n Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexibility may be considered)n Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)n Benefits: Free on-site parkingnnKey ResponsibilitiesnnLegal Secretarial SupportnnAudio typing and copy typing of legal correspondence, file notes, and other documentationnProduction of court documents, letters, forms, and other legal materialsnMaintain fee earners' diaries, scheduling appointments, court dates, and client meetingsnManage correspondence, including letters, emails, and enclosuresnSupport fee earners with document bundling, printing, scanning, and filingLegal AdministrationnnMaintain accurate electronic and paper filing systemsnUpdate case management systems as requirednAssist with client onboarding, including collecting forms, ID verification, and record updatesnHandle phone and email enquiries professionally and efficientlyOffice & Team SupportnnAct as the first point of contact for clients, providing a calm and professional servicenAssist in daily office operations, including facilities support and stationery managementnSupport fee earners with PA-style tasks such as travel arrangements, meeting preparation, and diary managementnProvide cover for other administrative or secretarial staff during absencesnnSkills and KnowledgennEssentialnnStrong and accurate audio typing skills, ideally in a legal or professional services environmentnExcellent written and spoken English with strong attention to detailnProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook; ability to learn case management systemsnHighly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectivelynProfessional, friendly, and confident communication skillsnReliability, discretion, and high levels of confidentialityDesirablennPrevious experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or Legal AssistantnFamiliarity with audio transcription systems and legal document formatsnExperience supporting fee earners directly with PA-style dutiesIf you are an experienced Legal Secretary/Receptionist looking for a varied and professional role in a supportive office environment, we would love to hear from you
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