Job Description
Legal Assistant – Family Law, Harrogate, £26-29K
Location: HarrogateSalary: £26-29,000 DOEBenefits: On-site parking
Our client is looking for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant/Secretary 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
* Preparing letters, court documents, forms, and professional paperwork
* Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments, and court dates
* Handling incoming/outgoing correspondence and email drafting
* Document bundling, scanning, printing, and filing
* Maintaining electronic/paper files, including opening/closing/archiving
* Updating case management systems
* Assisting with client onboarding and ID checks
* Managing phone/email enquiries and directing messages
* Acting as a professional first point of contact for clients
* Supporting daily office operations and providing cover during absences
* PA-style support such as travel arrangements and meeting preparation
Essential Skills & Experience
* Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant experience within Family Law
* Strong, accurate audio typing skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Proficient in Microsoft Word & Outlook
* Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise
* Professional, friendly, and confident with clients and colleagues
* Reliable, discreet, and detail-focused
In return you will be offered:
* Salary £26-29K DOE
* On-site parking
* Social events
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