Legal Secretary - Family

Raworths LLP; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Raworths LLP is seeking a part-time Legal Secretary to job share with an existing colleague and support the Family team across a range of matters in Harrogate. The role involves client liaison, diary management and assisting with billing, while maintaining high standards of service.

No prior Legal Secretary experience is required; a passion for quality client service and strong organisational skills are essential to thrive in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Liaising with clients and handling calls, emails and correspondence efficiently.
• Operating a digital dictation system and the Visual Files case management system.
• File opening, archiving and day-to-day filing using paper-lite systems.
• Complying with firm, Law Society and SRA procedures.
• Supporting lawyers with billing and payments.
• Electronic diary management and arranging client meetings and conference rooms.
• No previous Legal Secretary experience required.
• A passion for quality client service.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and handling calls, emails and correspondence efficiently.
• Operating a digital dictation system and the Visual Files case management system.
• File opening, archiving and day-to-day filing using paper-lite systems.
• Complying with firm, Law Society and SRA procedures.
• Supporting lawyers with billing and payments.
• Electronic diary management and arranging client meetings and conference rooms.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Client service

Team collaboration

Tools

Visual Files

Job description

Our Family team, ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, is looking for a part-time Legal Secretary to job share with an existing colleague and support the team across a range of matters.

• Liaising with clients and handling calls, emails and correspondence efficiently
• Operating a digital dictation system and the Visual Files case management system
• File opening, archiving and day-to-day filing using paper-lite systems
• Complying with firm, Law Society and SRA procedures
• Supporting lawyers with billing and payments
• Electronic diary management and arranging client meetings and conference rooms
• No previous Legal Secretary experience required
• A passion for quality client service
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team