Legal Assistant - Litigation

Confidential; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Impression is recruiting a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation team in York. This permanent, full-time role offers a clear pathway to build experience in a professional legal environment.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day administrative tasks, support with employment law matters, manage client files and onboarding, and maintain accurate records while upholding client service standards. Salary is £25,000–£28,000 with 25 days leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Administrative or secretarial experience in a legal or professional environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team.
• Assist with progression and administration of employment law matters, ensuring files and documentation are up to date.
• Open, maintain and close client files using the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and other important paperwork.
• Act as a first point of contact for client enquiries, ensuring professional and efficient communications.
• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, billing and general accounts administration.
• Maintain accurate records and confidential information; follow departmental processes.
• Work with colleagues across the department to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Secretarial Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation)
Location: York
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday, full time permanent

Are you an organised, detail oriented and proactive individual looking to develop your career within a professional and supportive legal environment?

An established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join its busy and growing Litigation team.

The role would suit someone who enjoys a varied position, takes pride in their work and is keen to build their experience within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities of a Legal Assistant

• Provide day to day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team.
• Assist with the progression and administration of employment law matters, ensuring files and documentation are kept up to date.
• Open, maintain and close client files using the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate client onboarding, including ID verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and other important paperwork.
• Act as a first point of contact for client enquiries, ensuring all communications are handled professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, billing and general accounts administration.
• Maintain accurate records, manage confidential information and ensure departmental processes are followed.
• Work closely with colleagues across the department, providing support where required to ensure an efficient and seamless service.

Experience Required

• Previous administrative or secretarial experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise competing demands and work effectively to deadlines.
• A professional, approachable and personable manner, with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service.
• A proactive and flexible team player who is equally comfortable working independently and supporting others.
• Previous legal experience or familiarity with case management systems would be advantageous, although not essential.

In return, you'll receive £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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