Legal Assistant - Litigation

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Impression Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Assistant (Litigation) in York. You will provide administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team and help progress employment law matters.

This role is ideal for someone organised, detail oriented and proactive, looking to develop a career within a professional environment. The role requires strong organisational skills, good communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or secretarial experience in a legal or professional services setting.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day admin 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 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.

Connaissances

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Outils

Case management systems

Description du poste

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.

Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.