Employment & Litigation Legal Assistant | Client Onboarding & Support

Confidential; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential, a regional law firm in York, is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support Employment & Litigation. You will help fee earners, manage client onboarding, progress matters and maintain high standards of client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

The role blends legal administration, compliance, and hands-on case support. Ideal candidates have experience in a law firm or strong interest in litigation and employment law, with excellent organisation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a law firm or legal support environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsabilités

• Open and maintain client files using the firm's case management system.
• Coordinate client onboarding and engagement paperwork.
• Assist fee earners in progressing a varied caseload.
• Draft legal correspondence and documentation under supervision.
• Prepare bills and invoices and associated financial records.
• Support compliance and AML checks and regulatory requirements.
• Provide occasional reception cover when required.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Description du poste

Confidential, a regional law firm in York, is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support Employment & Litigation. You will help fee earners, manage client onboarding, progress matters and maintain high standards of client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

The role blends legal administration, compliance, and hands-on case support. Ideal candidates have experience in a law firm or strong interest in litigation and employment law, with excellent organisation and communication skills.