Legal Assistant

Freeths; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal field while working alongside experienced lawyers. Candidates must possess strong academic backgrounds and excellent communication skills. The position involves supporting legal projects and collaborating with a diverse team, aligning with the firm's values of inclusivity and respect.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a law degree within the last three years must undertake the Graduate Legal Essentials course.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks as required.

Skills

Excellent academics

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

About The Team

We are looking for a Legal Assistant for our Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Sheffield.

About The Role

Our Legal Assistant Programme allows you to gain grassroots experience of working in a legal environment alongside our talented lawyers. We trust our people to work flexibly in a way that works best for them, their teams, and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

Legal Assistant positions are initially for 6 months. We review performance at 3-month intervals; at the 6-month mark, we assess performance and attitude with a view to offering a second 6-month contract. At the 9-month stage, we decide whether to offer funding for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations.

If you wish to apply, please complete our application form via Apply4Law: Freeths - AllHires.

• Please note, candidates should submit their applications to our Legal Assistant Programme no more than a few months prior to their availability to start work with us.
• Candidates who graduated with a law degree three years ago or more are required to undertake the Graduate Legal Essentials course. The 22-week course will be completed once you have joined us and received a formal offer of training.

Key Responsibilities

To provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners, giving you a true picture of what a career in law could offer in the long term.

To carry out any other reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.

Your Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent academics and first-class organisation skills.
• The ability to build lasting relationships and a flexible, can-do attitude to contribute and succeed with Freeths.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, team-oriented approach.
• Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with Microsoft packages.
• The ability to embody the firm’s values consistently.

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Do we sound like a match? If you care deeply, communicate openly, and collaborate effectively, we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.