Legal Assistant

City of York Trading Ltd (WorkwithYork); Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in Harrogate is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join their Family team. The role involves managing correspondence, maintaining client records, and providing excellent client service. Candidates must possess strong legal administration experience and communication skills. This position requires a legal right to work in the UK and offers a 6-month rolling contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent client service skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• File existing and new correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain files for good client records.
• Produce/amend documents professionally.
• Answer the telephone and pass calls to staff.

Skills

Legal Administration experience

Excellent client service skills

Ability to work to tight timescales

Excellent communication skills

Job description

WorkwithYorkshire are working with a local law client, who have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Family team based in Harrogate. This is a 6 month permanent rolling contract, working full time hours Mon – Friday in the office.

Duties:

• File existing and new correspondence and documentation in a timely manner, including emails in multiple inboxes
• Maintain files for good client records (in LEAP, SharePoint and Outlook)
• Scan documents, including supplier invoices or correspondence received and forwarding them to the appropriate staff member for their attention.
• Produce/amend documents and ensure they are professionally presented and fit for purpose.
• Help to compile document bundles and ensure that they are professionally presented and fit for purpose.
• Answer the telephone engage scripts and pass calls with detail onto other staff members.

Key skills and experience:

• Legal Administration experience
• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone

Please apply by uploading your CV to [e-mail]. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Georgina on 01904 566055