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.