Legal Assistant

Confidential; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Northallerton is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to a busy legal team. The role focuses on managing client matters, preparing documents, and maintaining accurate records.

You should have prior legal support experience, be highly organised, and comfortable handling a varied workload. Salary is £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience, with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or legal support role.
• Experience within a legal environment is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the legal team.
• Assist with organisation and progression of client matters.
• Prepare, maintain and update files, records and documentation.
• Arrange appointments, meetings and diary commitments.
• Prepare letters, emails and other professional correspondence.
• Handle telephone calls and enquiries from clients and external contacts.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and general administrative tasks.
• Support with general financial and administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is up to date.
• Provide wider administrative support to the team as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Administrative systems

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Northallerton
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, full time

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant with previous experience within a legal environment and looking for your next opportunity in Northallerton?

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join an established professional services business. This is a varied role where you will provide administrative and organisational support to a busy legal team, helping to ensure client matters are handled efficiently and information is kept accurate and up to date.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a legal support role and be confident working in a professional environment. You will be highly organised, have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable managing a varied workload while providing a high standard of support to colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities as Legal Assistant:

• Provide day to day administrative support to members of the legal team
• Assist with the organisation and progression of client matters
• Prepare, maintain and update files, records and documentation
• Arrange appointments, meetings and other diary commitments as required
• Prepare letters, emails and other professional correspondence
• Handle telephone calls and enquiries from clients and external contacts
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and general administrative tasks
• Assist with preparing documentation and other paperwork when required
• Support with general financial and administrative processes
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is kept up to date
• Provide wider administrative support to the team as required

What we're looking for as Legal Assistant:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or in a similar legal support role
• Previous experience within a legal environment is essential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
• Confident communicating with clients and professional contacts
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using relevant administration systems
• Ability to produce accurate documentation and maintain well‑organised records
• Ability to work independently while also providing effective support to colleagues A reliable and proactive approach to your work

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,000, depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to join an established professional services business in Northallerton. This is a varied position offering the opportunity to utilise your existing legal experience, develop your knowledge and become a valued member of a professional team.

If you're an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity within the legal sector and are based in or around Northallerton, this could be the next step in your career.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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