Employment Legal Assistant

Acuity Law; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Cardiff is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its Employment & HR team. This role is perfect for recent law graduates looking to kick-start their legal careers. You will assist with client onboarding, document management, and preparation for employment tribunals while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative work environment. Opportunities for progression are available, including training contracts.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree or currently studying towards one.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage employment-related documents.
• Assist with pre-opening checklists for client onboarding.
• Prepare documentation for employment tribunals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

About Acuity Law

We are a leading UK law firm renowned for our commitment to excellence, client service, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Our firm is recognised for its collaborative and dynamic working environment, offering high-quality legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations and financial institutions to SMEs, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. We pride ourselves on fostering professional growth, encouraging innovation, and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our national law firm's Employment & HR team at our Cardiff head office. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent law graduate or someone looking for their first legal role within a law firm.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced legal environment, supporting experienced fee earners, on a wide variety of employment law matters. This role provides a strong foundation for those seeking a career in law and looking to progress toward a training contract.

About the team

Our Employment & HR team delivers commercially focused, strategic support across the full spectrum of workplace and people management issues. We advise a broad client base, including listed companies, private businesses, public bodies, and senior executives, on matters ranging from employee relations and disputes to workforce strategy and executive arrangements.

Our national team of experienced practitioners provides clear, pragmatic guidance tailored to our clients’ commercial objectives and workplace culture. In addition to legal advice, we offer HR audits, in-house training, and coaching to enhance compliance, leadership, and HR capability.

Key responsibilities

Document Management

• Obtain employment-related documents (e.g., contracts, policies, tribunal documents) in accordance with fee earner (FE) instructions.

• Manage team mailboxes, log correspondence from ACAS, employment tribunals, and opposing parties, and track deadlines and key dates.

• Assist with scanning, electronic filing, and archiving of documentation, ensuring accurate and accessible case files.

Client Onboarding & Matter Opening Support

• Assist with pre-opening checklists and ensure all compliance and risk checks are completed prior to file opening.

• Prepare and issue standardised client care and engagement documents under supervision.

• Track new client/matter openings and ensure all required KYC and onboarding documentation is received and properly filed.

Employment Tribunal, Case Preparation & Support

• Assist with the preparation of bundles and documentation for employment tribunals and hearings.

• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant background information and documentation for ongoing matters.

• Draft and format standard letters, schedules of loss, and basic witness statement templates for fee earner review.

Post-Completion & Compliance Support

• Organise and manage storage of original signed contracts, settlement agreements, and tribunal orders.

• Track and follow up on outstanding undertakings, settlement payments, or tribunal directions.

• Assist with ensuring accurate time recording and compliance with internal quality procedures.

General Administrative Support

• Support the collation and organisation of case documents, including for disclosure or data room purposes.

• Maintain and update the department’s precedent and template document database.

• Assist with conflict checks and completion of risk assessment documentation.

• Prepare files for closure and support the archiving process in line with firm policies.

• Assist with logging of incoming payments (e.g., settlement funds) and help set up payment instructions as required.

About You

Essential Skills and Attributes

• A law degree or equivalent qualification (or studying toward one).

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a busy team environment.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable

• Previous experience in a legal or administrative role (e.g., internship, placement, or paralegal support).

• An interest in pursuing a legal career, including a future training contract.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Clear progression pathways within the firm, including the opportunity to apply for a training contract.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in this role and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application detailing your experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment team. We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our growing team.