Careers at Harrogate Family Law
Harrogate Family Law are a specialist Family Law Practice with a unique personal approach. We attract local, national and international medium and high net worth clients in divorce and separation cases and prepare marital and cohabitation agreements. We are ranked by the legal directories Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading regional firm. The firm and its lawyers have also been shortlisted at the Yorkshire Legal Awards on numerous occasions over recent years with Andrew Meehan winning Managing Partner of the Year in 2021.
We currently do not have any open vacancies. However, we are always looking for the right people to join the team.
Legal Assistant Vacancy
Harrogate Family Law is a specialist Family Law Practice with a unique personal approach. We attract local, national and international medium and high net worth clients in divorce and separation cases, deal with arrangements for children, and prepare pre-nuptial agreements. We are ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading regional firm.
The firm and its lawyers have also been shortlisted for many industry awards including the Yorkshire Legal Awards on numerous occasions over recent years with Andrew Meehan winning Managing Partner of the Year in 2021.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated, intelligent and personable candidate to join our friendly team as a Legal Assistant.
We are looking for an organised, proactive Legal Assistant to support Lawyers within our busy practice. This is a varied role requiring excellent communication, strong IT skills, and a professional, client‑focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to solicitors, helping them meet deadlines and billable targets.
- Manage client files: opening, maintaining, updating compliance records, and closing/archiving in line with procedures.
- Assist in the production of legal documents, such as bundles (including e‑bundles). Proofread and format check.
- Liaise with clients, solicitors, courts, and third parties, make calls, take messages, and provide updates.
- Organise diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and prepare follow‑up notes.
- Assist with legal processes such as searches, preparing schedules and documents, analysing documents, and attending meetings .
- Greet clients, prepare meeting rooms, handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, deliveries, photocopying and scanning, and general office duties.
- Manage billing tasks including preparing draft bills, handling payments, and monitoring money on account.
- Maintain accurate time records, manage workloads effectively, and meet agreed timescales.
- Work professionally and confidentially, following all compliance, AML, diversity, and security procedures.
- Use key software including Outlook, Word, Excel, our practice management software, and internal systems.
- Provide excellent client care and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
- Participate in team support, share knowledge, and help cover colleague absence.
- Take responsibility for ongoing training, development, and improving personal performance.
Training will be given on all aspects of the role. Legal experience will be an advantage. We operate a buddy system within a friendly team of Legal Assistants.
Company benefits package included.
If you are interested in the above role, please send your CV and covering letter to maureen.raho@harrogatefamilylaw.co.uk.
Why you need Harrogate Family Law
Get a fair deal
We aim to get you everything you’re entitled to, delivering the best deal for your situation.
Keep out of court
95% of our cases are agreed out of court which saves you time, money and stress.
Avoid costly mistakes
We spot and avoid problems before they happen.
Save money
With our expert solicitors, you’ll get a better outcome and save money.
On your side
We are caring and compassionate and will look after you.
Meet the team
Recognised by Legal 500 as ‘an exceptionally strong team of experienced lawyers’ with ‘talent throughout every level of the firm’, we have experts covering all aspects of family law.
‘HFL has an exceptionally strong team of experienced lawyers, led by Laura Mounsey and Andrew Meehan, and talent throughout every level of the firm, as one would expect from a prestigious firm.’
‘HFL have grown to become a considerable force in family law within Yorkshire, particularly with regards to high-net-worth individuals in Harrogate and the surrounding area.’
‘Harrogate Family Law is a Legal 500 leading firm, recognised for its strong technical ability, complex financial cases, and excellent client service, with founder Andrew Meehan and lawyer Laura Mounsey specifically praised by the guide for their expertise.’
‘The Harrogate team are personable, bespoke and client-focused. They don’t resort to a ‘one size fits all’ methodology.’
‘The team have a robust understanding of factors in my case and how to handle them in a way that keeps conflict to a minimum and achieves the desired outcomes.’
‘Andrew is very understanding and has a lot of experience, meaning he can therefore adapt and manage whatever is thrown at him.’
‘Laura made the whole process feel smooth and manageable, always taking the time to explain each step clearly and keeping me informed throughout.’
‘They are a tenacious and thorough team.’
‘Thank you. Your service has been invaluable during this difficult time.’
‘The whole team is great. I know it is your job, but you are making this so much easier for me and I really appreciate all that you are doing on my behalf.’
