Professional Legal Receptionist & Admin Support – 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

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.