Legal Assistant

XMA; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Legal Assistant in Nottingham, where you'll support the Contracts Director and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment. This hybrid role offers a competitive starting salary of £25,000 and opportunities for growth within the tech sector. Ideal for recent law graduates eager to kickstart their careers.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Homeworking options

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming law graduate required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts.
• Managing and maintaining legal files.
• Conducting basic legal research.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Proactive Attitude

Education

LLB or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant Graduate Opportunity

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £25,000 p/a

Hybrid working model

Are you a recent or soon-to-be law graduate looking to take your first step into the legal world? Join XMAs Legal & Contracts team and kickstart your career in a fast-paced, supportive environment within the tech sector.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant, you'll work closely with the Contracts Director to support the day-to-day running of legal and contractual matters. This is an ideal role for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing and proofreading legal documents and contracts
2. Managing and maintaining both digital and physical legal files
3. Assisting with litigation and regulatory documentation
4. Liaising with internal teams to support contract processes
5. Tracking contract progress and meeting critical deadlines
6. Supporting invoice and expense processing for the department
7. Conducting basic legal research
8. Maintaining confidentiality and compliance with legal standards

What We're Looking For

1. A recent or upcoming graduate (LLB or equivalent in experience)
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong attention to detail and organisation
4. Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
5. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
6. Interest in working within a legal or contracts function

Why Join?

1. £25,000 starting salary
2. Hybrid working based in Nottingham with homeworking options
3. Ongoing training and development
4. Inclusive and supportive team culture
5. The opportunity to grow your legal career within a major IT reseller

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status by law.

We are also a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities. We participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, guaranteeing an interview to any candidate with a disability meeting the role's minimum criteria.

If you have any such requirements, please contact us via email, and we will assist you.

Keywords: Graduate Legal Assistant, Legal Trainee, Legal Support Graduate, Junior Legal Administrator, Legal Coordinator