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