Legal Administrator

Si Recruitment; Bedale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Si Recruitment is partnering with a well-respected firm in Bedale to recruit a Legal Assistant for their Private Client team. You will provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, helping the department run smoothly.

The role suits an experienced Legal Assistant or a strong legal administrator keen to build a career in Private Client work, with opportunities to develop document handling, diary management and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar admin role, ideally in a legal environment.
• Excellent typing skills and high accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with client focus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers within the Private Client team
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings via Outlook
• Maintaining well-organised electronic and paper filing systems
• Keeping case files complete, accurate and up to date
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence professionally and courteously
• Managing competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Providing reception cover during lunchtimes, holidays and other absences

Skills

Typing skills

MS Word

Outlook

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-respected, established firm to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team in Bedale.

This is a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive team. It suits an experienced Legal Assistant, or a strong legal administrator who is keen to build a career in Private Client work.

The Role

You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers and legal staff, helping the department run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll maintain accurate case files, coordinate diaries and meetings, and be a professional, friendly point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers within the Private Client team
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings via Outlook
• Maintaining well-organised electronic and paper filing systems
• Keeping case files complete, accurate and up to date
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence professionally and courteously
• Managing competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Providing reception cover during lunchtimes, holidays and other absences

About You

Essential:

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role, ideally within a legal environment
• Excellent typing skills and a high level of accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, client-focused manner
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team

Desirable:

• Previous Private Client experience
• Experience using a legal case management system
• Experience supporting lawyers with client matters and legal documentation

Private Client experience isn't essential. Candidates with strong legal secretarial or administrative experience who are keen to develop in this area are also encouraged to apply.