Job Title: Legal Assistant – Family Law
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Office Based)
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Company Overview
A highly respected and specialist Family Law firm based in Harrogate is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their friendly and professional team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked practice, working with local, national and international medium to high net worth clients across divorce, separation, children arrangements and pre-nuptial agreements.
Role Overview
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to Solicitors within a busy and reputable Family Law practice.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment, has strong organisational skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional client care.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Solicitors
• Manage client files including opening, maintaining compliance records, and archiving
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents and bundles (including e-bundles)
• Liaise with clients, courts, barristers and third parties
• Organise diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and follow-up notes
• Assist with legal processes, document preparation and searches
• Support billing processes including draft bills, payments and monitoring money on account
• Maintain accurate time recording and workload management
• Ensure compliance with AML, confidentiality and internal procedures
• Deliver high levels of professional client care
About You
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a professional services environment and takes pride in delivering high standards of work.
Requirements
• Experience within a legal or professional services environment (preferred)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Confident IT skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and case management systems
• Professional, discreet and client-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Legal experience is advantageous but not essential. Full training and a structured buddy system will be provided.
What’s in It for You?
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Structured training and ongoing development
• Long-term career progression within a prestigious firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
Next Steps
Apply for this role via this advert.
For more information, please contact Aidan McLaughlin in our Commercial team on (phone number removed) or email
If successful, you will be required to digitally register with our agency (if you have not already done so). If you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we will retain your details for future suitable opportunities.
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