Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution (Training & Growth)

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 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.