Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Private Client

Our Client a leading Law firm based in York have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their busy private client team due to retirement. Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience or a law graduate looking for their next role (must be willing to stay in a Legal Assistant position for a min of 2 years). Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £ depending on experience. Duties and responsibilities: Prepared and amended legal documents and correspondence through audio/copy typing, ensuring accuracy, proofreading, and compliance with firm standards. Managed client files, deeds, and legal documentation using case management and online systems, maintaining regulatory compliance and confidentiality. Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, scanning, document retrieval, and general administrative support. Delivered professional client service via telephone and face-to-face interactions, managing enquiries, appointments, diaries, meetings, and room bookings. Supported billing and accounts processes, including invoice preparation and documentation. Assisted colleagues and contributed to an efficient team environment while adhering to internal policies, risk management procedures, and money laundering regulations. Person specification Excellent typing and MS office skills Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law happy to commit ..... full job details .....