Legal Assistant Harrogate Up to £27,000 A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its busy Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills to support Fee Earners in a professional legal environment. This role would suit someone with previous legal secretarial experience or solid office-based administrative experience looking to develop their career within a supportive firm. The Role You will provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners within the Private Client department, ensuring the efficient production and presentation of legal documents and correspondence. Key responsibilities include: Audio and copy typing (digital dictation) Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person Handling initial enquiries in line with agreed guidelines Diary management and appointment scheduling Filing, archiving, and strong room maintenance Sorting and preparing outgoing mail and DX Photocopying and general clerical duties Drafting and preparing bills Preparing instructions for the cashier Providing reception cover when required Supporting colleagues and covering absences when necessary Assisting with maintaining and improving office procedures Ensuring confidentiality at all times Essential Skills & Experience: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Confident and professional telephone manner Excellent word processing skills Literate, numerate, and highly accurate Strong organisational skills Understanding of confidentiality requirements Experience working in an office environment Desirable: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant Audio typing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) Experience using legal accounts software What's on Offer Supportive and professional working environment Opportunity for ongoing training and development Varied and interesting workload CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.