Employment & Litigation Legal Assistant: Case Support & Onboarding

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Exposure to Employment and Litigation

Training & development

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support an Employment and Litigation team in York. You will manage files, assist with onboarding, and help keep matters moving using precise admin and digital systems.

This role suits an organised person with IT skills and a client‑facing approach. Legal experience is helpful but not essential, as training and development are provided to help you grow.

Qualifications

• Strong admin and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Confident IT skills with Word and Excel; willing to learn new systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with professional communication.
• Proactive, with initiative and good client-facing manners.
• Experience in legal, compliance or professional services is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients from initial enquiry through to completion of their matter.
• Managing digital files, document production and document management.
• Assisting with client onboarding and compliance checks.
• Preparing correspondence, documents and case-related financial records.
• Supporting fee earners with diary management and day-to-day admin tasks.
• Assisting with basic legal research and casework support as required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Admin skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Digital case management

Job description

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support an Employment and Litigation team in York. You will manage files, assist with onboarding, and help keep matters moving using precise admin and digital systems.

This role suits an organised person with IT skills and a client‑facing approach. Legal experience is helpful but not essential, as training and development are provided to help you grow.