Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution

Ramsdens Solicitors LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Development opportunities

Job summary

Ramsdens Solicitors LLP in Leeds and Huddersfield is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. You will support fee earners with case progression, prepare bundles, and handle client enquiries in a busy, friendly environment.

No prior experience required as full training is provided; law graduates welcome. The role offers development within a long-standing, award-winning firm with strong client care standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates an interest in the area of law applied for
• Good communication skills – both oral and written.
• Some legal work experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
• Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
• Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
• Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
• Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
• Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
• Legal research

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Prioritisation

Education

Law degree or law graduate

Job description

Ramsdens are an award winning, Legal 500 recommended firm with offices across Yorkshire. We enjoy a reputation for the highest quality of staff, and Firm’s record of achievement results from the efforts of excellent staff, both legal and support. Due to ongoing success and expansion we are currently recruiting for a full time Legal Assistant to join the following team.

Dispute Resolution – Huddersfield and Leeds

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm so we welcome applications from law graduates who want to develop their career within a busy, friendly, dynamic and highly experienced team.

Tasks will vary depending on the department but will likely include the following;

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
• Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
• Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
• Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
• Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
• Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
• Legal research

Personal Specifications

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates an interest in the area of law applied for
• Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
• Good communication skills – both oral and written.
• Some legal work experience is desirable

The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.