Legal Assistant - Employment Law

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their employment law team in Winchester, UK. The role involves providing administrative support to fee earners, managing filings, and communication with clients. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for personal development are also offered in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of administrative processes and legal workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.
• Reliable, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient administrative support to Employment fee earners.
• Maintain organized and compliant filing systems.
• Arrange client appointments and manage diaries.

Skills

Administrative processes knowledge

Proficient with MS Office

High accuracy and attention to detail

Effective prioritization

Strong judgement

Confident communication

Job description

My client is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join their employment law team in either Hedge End, or Winchester in Hampshire. Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with fee earners, assist with a broad range of administrative and client-related tasks, and develop strong experience within a high-performing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient administrative and secretarial support to Employment fee earners
• Provide a professional, friendly service to clients across all communication channels
• Prepare accurate typing and digital dictation work
• Maintain organised and compliant filing systems, ensuring all documents are stored and updated promptly
• Assist with file management, keeping records up to date and progressing matters as directed
• Manage diaries for both yourself and the fee earner(s), ensuring key dates are recorded and acted upon
• Arrange client appointments and ensure all necessary information is available ahead of meetings
• Support with monetary transactions in line with firm procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong awareness of data protection
• Participate in required training and support the development of colleagues when needed

Person Specification

• Strong working knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, and legal workflows within a department or practice area
• Proficient with MS Office and case management systems
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliable, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build productive working relationships
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to ongoing personal development

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.