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Legal Assistant

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Recruiter
IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Location
Northallerton
Salary
£26,000 - £28,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
7 October 2026
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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. APPLY TODAY!

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. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

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