Legal Secretary

<p><strong>Legal Secretary / Receptionist - Harrogate (Office-Based)</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>highly organised and professional Legal Secretary/Receptionist</strong> to join our busy office in <strong>Harrogate</strong>, 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.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrogate (office-based)<br /><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility may be considered)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> &#163;27,000 - &#163;30,000 (dependent on experience)<br /><strong>Benefits:</strong> Free on-site parking</p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong> <p><strong>Legal Secretarial Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Audio typing and copy typing of legal correspondence, file notes, and other documentation</li><li>Production of court documents, letters, forms, and other legal materials</li><li>Maintain fee earners' diaries, scheduling appointments, court dates, and client meetings</li><li>Manage correspondence, including letters, emails, and enclosures</li><li>Support fee earners with document bundling, printing, scanning, and filing</li></ul> <p><strong>Legal Administration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate electronic and paper filing systems</li><li>Update case management systems as required</li><li>Assist with client onboarding, including collecting forms, ID verification, and record updates</li><li>Handle phone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently</li></ul> <p><strong>Office &amp; Team Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as the first point of contact for clients, providing a calm and professional service</li><li>Assist in daily office operations, including facilities support and stationery management</li><li>Support fee earners with PA-style tasks such as travel arrangements, meeting preparation, and diary management</li><li>Provide cover for other administrative or secretarial staff during absences</li></ul> <strong>Skills and Knowledge</strong> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong and accurate audio typing skills, ideally in a legal or professional services environment</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English with strong attention to detail</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook; ability to learn case management systems</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively</li><li>Professional, friendly, and confident communication skills</li><li>Reliability, discretion, and high levels of confidentiality</li></ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, or Legal Assistant</li><li>Familiarity with audio transcription systems and legal document formats</li><li>Experience supporting fee earners directly with PA-style duties</li></ul> <p>If 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.</p> <p><br /></p>