Legal Assistant

<p><strong>Legal Assistant – Family Law, Harrogate, &#163;26-29K</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrogate<br /><strong>Salary: </strong>&#163;26-29,000 DOE<br /><strong>Benefits:</strong> On-site parking</p> <p>Our client is looking for an experienced <strong>Family Law Legal Assistant/Secretary</strong> to support their fee earners and ensure the smooth running of the office. This role combines legal secretarial work—including audio typing, document production, and diary management—with wider administrative duties.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Preparing letters, court documents, forms, and professional paperwork</li><li>Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and court dates</li><li>Handling incoming/outgoing correspondence and email drafting</li><li>Document bundling, scanning, printing, and filing</li><li>Maintaining electronic/paper files, including opening/closing/archiving</li><li>Updating case management systems</li><li>Assisting with client onboarding and ID checks</li><li>Managing phone/email enquiries and directing messages</li><li>Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients</li><li>Supporting daily office operations and providing cover during absences</li><li>PA-style support such as travel arrangements and meeting preparation</li></ul> <p><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience <strong>within Family Law</strong></li><li>Strong, accurate audio typing skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word &amp; Outlook</li><li>Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise</li><li>Professional, friendly, and confident with clients and colleagues</li><li>Reliable, discreet, and detail-focused</li></ul> <p><strong>In return you will be offered:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary &#163;26-29K DOE</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Social events</li></ul> <p>If this role sounds of interest don’t waste any time and submit your CV today.</p> <p>Alternatively, not the right role for you call or office to discuss other suitable opportunities.</p> <br />