Legal Receptionist - Harrogate

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a friendly Legal Receptionist for a Harrogate firm. The role combines front-of-house reception with legal secretarial support, requiring professional communication and strong typing skills.

The candidate should have 1–2 years’ reception experience and be comfortable handling confidential information. Based in a busy office, you will manage calls, emails, and diaries, supporting one fee earner and maintaining efficient filing and document preparation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' reception or front-of-house experience.
• Strong typing and audio typing skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors with a professional, friendly reception experience.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and handle enquiries efficiently.
• Manage reception emails, messages and incoming correspondence.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to one fee earner.
• Audio typing and copy typing of correspondence and documents.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage appointments, diaries and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain accurate filing systems (electronic and paper).
• General office administration to keep reception running smoothly.

Skills

Typing

Audio typing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Legal Receptionist – Law Firm – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary: £24,000 – £26,000 DOE

Full Time | Permanent | Office Based

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and professional Legal Receptionist to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and confident individual who enjoys working in a busy, client-facing environment and can provide a high standard of reception, secretarial and administrative support.

This is a varied role combining front-of-house reception duties with dedicated administrative and secretarial support to one fee earner.

The successful candidate will have at least 1–2 years' reception experience, together with strong typing and audio typing skills, which are essential for this position.

The Role As Legal Receptionist, you will be responsible for creating a welcoming and professional first impression for clients and visitors while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming clients and visitors, ensuring a professional and friendly reception experience
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and handling enquiries efficiently
• Managing reception emails, messages and incoming correspondence
• Providing administrative and secretarial support to one fee earner
• Audio typing and copy typing correspondence, documents and other materials
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing appointments, diaries and meeting arrangements
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
• Scanning, photocopying and general document management
• Assisting with general office administration and ensuring reception runs smoothly
• Handling confidential client information with professionalism and discretion

About You

• A minimum of 1–2 years' experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role
• Strong typing and audio typing skills – essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence handling telephone calls and dealing with clients face-to-face
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and general office systems
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple responsibilities
• A proactive, flexible and reliable approach to work

Previous experience within a law firm, legal practice or professional services environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other professional reception backgrounds with the required typing skills are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £24,000 – £26,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• The opportunity to join an established and professional law firm in Harrogate
• A varied position combining reception, administration and legal secretarial support
• The opportunity to develop your experience within the legal sector

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