Legal Assistant

SI Recruitment Limited; Hambleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Recruitment Limited is partnering to recruit a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team in Bedale. The role suits an experienced Legal Assistant or a strong legal administrator looking to develop in Private Client work.

You’ll provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, maintain case files, coordinate diaries and meetings, and be a friendly point of contact for clients. A professional, organized approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent typing skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Experience using a legal case management system.
• Experience supporting lawyers with client matters and documents.
• Private Client experience isn’t essential; keen to develop is welcomed.

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 electronic and paper filing systems.
• Keeping case files complete, accurate and up to date.
• Handling incoming calls and correspondence professionally.
• Managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Providing reception cover during lunchtimes, holidays and absences.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Time management

Communication

Tools

Word

Excel

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

• 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
• 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.