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Role: Legal Secretary - Personal Injury (Part time)Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 (FTE)Location: Skipton, North YorkshireContract: Part-time, permanentWe are working with a well-established law firm to support the recruitment of a Legal Secretary to join their busy Personal Injury team based in Skipton. This is a part-time role offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing legal team, providing vital administrative and secretarial support. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar legal support role, preferably within personal injury, and will be confident working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Handling reception duties and acting as a first point of contact for clients and visitors.Audio typing and occasional copy typing in line with fee earners' requirements.Drafting and formatting documents via the firm's case management system.Managing legal files under the supervision of fee earners, including opening, maintaining, and closing files.Communicating with clients and third parties on behalf of fee earners, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently.Liaising with the accounts team for the processing of cheques, disbursements, and payments.General clerical support including photocopying, scanning, filing, and collation of legal documents.Diary management, including scheduling appointments and meetings.Supporting with Legal Aid-related admin, including checking and distributing payments.Contributing to the continuous improvement of office procedures and maintaining a safe, organised working environment.Undertaking any additiona