Legal Secretary

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.