Legal Administrative Assistant

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Bedale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Bedale. The role provides essential administrative and secretarial support to a busy professional team, with responsibilities spanning document preparation, diary management and reception cover.

The salary range is £23,500–£27,500 per annum, with Monday–Friday hours 9:00 am–5:00 pm. The successful candidate will have prior admin experience, strong MS Word/Outlook/Excel skills, excellent organisation and clear

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative or office support roles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Accurate typing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• A professional, approachable and helpful manner.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the team.
• Prepare, format and proofread documents and correspondence.
• Manage appointments, diaries and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and well organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
• Update records and use Microsoft Office to support daily operations.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Provide reception cover during lunch breaks, holidays and other absences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while using initiative to complete tasks independently.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Typing

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Bedale
Salary: £23,500 - £27,500 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Are you an organised, proactive Administrator looking for your next opportunity?

We are looking for a reliable and detail oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to a busy professional team. This is a varied role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a proactive approach to keeping day to day operations running smoothly.

You will play a key role in providing administrative and secretarial support, maintaining accurate records, coordinating appointments and ensuring the smooth running of the office. You will also assist with reception cover when required.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Administrative Assistant

• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the team.
• Prepare, format and proofread documents and correspondence.
• Manage appointments, diaries and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and well organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and general enquiries professionally.
• Update records and use Microsoft Office to support daily operations.
• Manage competing priorities and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Provide reception cover during lunch breaks, holidays and other absences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while using initiative to complete tasks independently.

What We are Looking For

• Previous experience in an administrative, secretarial or office support role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Accurate typing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and helpful manner.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

In return, you'll receive £23,500 - £27,500 per annum, 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your Birthday off. You'll also benefit from a supportive working environment and development opportunities.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.